Fez, Meknes & Volubilis — Northern Jewels

Oldest imperial city and UNESCO Roman site

Fès · Volubilis 1 jour 2-12 pers. Histoire & Patrimoine
At a glance
Fez, Meknes & Volubilis — Northern Jewels
Departure
Fès · Volubilis
Duration
1 jour
Group
2-12 pers.
Price
From €75 / person
Type
Histoire & Patrimoine
Languages
French, English, Spanish
Booking
By email — written quote, no online payment

About this tour

Discover the oldest of Morocco's imperial cities. Founded in 789, Fez is home to the world's largest pedestrian medina, the Al Quaraouiyine university (859, oldest in the world) and its famous tanneries. A few kilometers away, the Roman ruins of Volubilis (UNESCO) and Meknes, one of the most beautiful imperial cities.

Highlights

  • Chouara tanneries of Fez, the most famous in Morocco
  • Al Quaraouiyine University, oldest in the world (859)
  • Fez el-Bali medina, UNESCO
  • Volubilis Roman site, UNESCO
  • Meknes: Bab Mansour, El-Hedim square
  • Marinid tombs (panorama)

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. 1

    Day 1 — Fez → Volubilis → Meknes → Fez

    Departure 8am from your hotel. Drive to Volubilis (1h30), guided tour of the Roman site (2h). Continue to Meknes (30 min), visit: Bab Mansour, El-Hedim square, Moulay Ismaïl mausoleum. Lunch. Return to Fez late afternoon, discovery of the medina, tanneries, souks.

Included in the price

Included in the price

  • Air-conditioned transport
  • Local French-speaking guide
  • Volubilis entrance

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Drinks
  • Tips

Frequently asked questions

How to see the tanneries?
From the terraces of the leather shops (free entry, small tip expected). You're given mint leaves to chew to mask the smell.
Is Volubilis accessible?
Yes, the site is flat, about 2h visit. Bring hat, water, closed shoes.
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