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3 days
Daily Tour
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You will have the chance to explore the highlights of northern Morocco, like Tangier and Chefchaouen while spending two nights in Fez, the country s cultural, historical, and spiritual heartbeat. This three days tour is a peak in the ancient history of Morocco.
You will start your tour in Tangier and travel along the scenic route, a ceremonial ride in the footsteps of old Roman pathways. This will lead you to Volubilis, the Roman capital of Mauritania Tingitana. Next, you will travel to Meknes, the Versailles of Morocco. Finally, you will reach the heartbeat of Morocco in every conceivable way, the ancient city of Fez.
| # | Discount group | From adult | To adult | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20% | 3 | 4 | 20% |
| 2 | 36% | 5 | 7 | 36% |
| 3 | 49% | 7 | 17 | 49% |
We will pick you up from tangier port or hotel in Tangier
This journey will take you from imperial Rome to the ninth century A.D. Unlike the movies, this temporal voyage will take almost the entire day. (Of course, there will be stops along the way.)
The first stop will be the ancient Roman city of Volubilis. Volubilis was a critical city in the imperial Roman department of Mauritania (modern-day Morocco and Western Sahara) during the reign of Caracalla.
Volubilis is impressively well preserved, and the genius of Roman urbanism is still intact. The two central integral streets in every Roman Castrum, the Cardo, and Decumanus, are prominent. The Cardo is the north-south boulevard, and the Decumanus is east-west. The intersection of the two is the heart of every Roman city. There you will find the ruins of the ancient forum. Jumping forward in time and just a few minutes away is the venerated citadel of Moulay Idris, founded in the 8th century by Moulay Idriss Al Akbar, grandson of the Prophet Mohamed (s.a.w.s).
This citadel is considered the cradle of Sufism in Moroccan society and the first Islamic capital for the premier Arab dynasty. The city was created primarily for the indigenous population that migrated with Moulay Idris from the Middle East.
You will drive around 15 miles to the next stop, the imperial city of Meknes. Meknes is a 17th Century city built by Moulay Ismail to rival Fez. It is also considered to be the Versailles of Morocco.
Finally, you have reached your destination, the ninth-century city of Fez. In the evening, you will taste the greatest of the Imperial Cities. You will visit the sights outside the ancient walled city, including the ramparts, the gates, and the Borjs (Moorish Forts). After this introductory aperitif to Fez, you will dine in your hotel and prepare for day three: Fez!
Walk to the Medina to explore the Andalusia part of it. Undeniably fascinating, Fez stimulates the senses with its haunting yet beautiful sounds, visual splendor, and evocative smells. The most ancient of imperial capitals and the complete medieval city of the Islamic world, Fez is reminiscent of a city suspended in time, unfazed by the constantly evolving world outsides its walls, owing nothing to the Western world save electricity. Time spent in Fez will reveal much about the sophistication of the Moroccan artisan, providing an unparalleled learning experience to those who cross its path. Your whole day will be spent visiting the Medina and its souks and Bazaars.
Your driver will take you to Chefchaouen in the morning for a monumental city visit with a local guide. During this tour, you'll have the opportunity to explore the town's fascinating history and culture, visit the bustling marketplaces, and admire the breathtaking views. Our guides are knowledgeable about the town's rich history, and they'll be happy to share their insights with you.Have lunch in the city souk Moroccan eateries to immerse yourself in the Moroccan culture then proceed to Tangier. End of the services.
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