Days
Destination
Morocco
Fès
overview
Uncover more of Morocco at the fascinating sites and cities surrounding Fès—the oldest of the country’s imperial cities and the symbolic heart of Morocco, while luxuriating in a five-star palace overlooking the ancient walled city. A full-day tour starts at the archeological remains of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage site known as Morocco’s “Pompeii.” This Roman city was the administrative center for Northern Africa and also Rome’s bread basket. Next, visit Moulay Idriss, an important pilgrimage site for Moroccans thanks to the town’s founder, Moulay Idriss el Akhbar, a descendant of the Prophet Mohammed. Finally, tour Meknes, an imperial city under the rule of Sultan Moulay Ismail, which was compared to the finest European cities of its time, with 50 palaces, 20 gates, and a 28-mile-long city wall.
tour includes
- Accommodations for two nights (with private bath)
- Meals: 2 breakfasts and 1 lunch
- Full-day tour of Volubilis, Moulay Idriss, and Meknes with an expert, local guide
- Transportation from the meeting to the departure point including a transfer from Fès-Saiss Airport upon your arrival
- Entrance fees and special events as noted in the itinerary
- Basic travel insurance coverage
- The exclusive ease of a mobile phone rental with our Cellhire partnership. Receive preferred calling rates, free phone rental, and complimentary shipping of mobile phones
- The unbeatable and cumulative experience of the CW staff
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Length
3 days, 2 nights
Activity Level
Activities vary and are accessible to most fitness levels; see full itinerary
Meet and Depart
Fès, Morocco
Itinerary and Accommodations
Day 1
Fès
Arrival
Upon arrival to Fès-Saiss Airport, you are met and transferred to your hotel in Fès. There are no meals or activities included on this day; however, there are a variety of restaurants within the hotel from which to choose. You may also wish to indulge in a hammam (Turkish bath) or massage in the sumptuous spa.
Hotel Palais Jamaï
Fès-El Bali, Morocco
A five-star legendary princely palace overlooking the medina of Fès. Amenities include a swimming pool, tennis courts, sauna, and fitness center.
Day 2
Fès
Volubilis, Moulay Idriss & Meknes
This morning you meet your guide in the lobby of the Hotel Palais Jamai at 9:00 am and depart by minibus for a 1-hour drive to the archaeological site of Volubilis, (Oualili in Arabic) one of the Roman Empire’s most remote outposts and considered Morocco’s “Pompeii.” You tour the site’s most impressive monuments including the triumphal arch, capitol, baths, and basilica, as well as the stunning mosaics. Next you continue to the nearby town of Moulay Idriss (also known as Zerhoune), a holy site that contains the tomb of the founder of Morocco’s first imperial dynasty. Your final stop today is the former imperial city of Meknes, which has been referred to as the Versailles of Morocco. Not quite as popular as its more famous sisters, Fès and Marrakesh, Meknes has an air of quiet self-sufficiency and authenticity. You enjoy a lunch of traditional Moroccan cuisine followed by an exploration of the city’s main attractions including the mellah (Jewish quarter), Bab el- Mansour (the lavishly decorated main gate to the city), and the exterior of the Great Mosque (Medersa Bou Inania) before reaching the impressive granaries, vaults, and horse stables (Heri es-Souani and Agdal Basin). The city tour concludes late afternoon with an hour transfer by minibus back to Fès and the Hotel Palais Jamai. Dinner is on your own this evening, and you are free to choose from the dining venues within the hotel or venture out into the neighboring medina, or ancient city, of Fès with suggestions from your guide.
Hotel Palais Jamaï
Fès-El Bali, Morocco
A five-star legendary princely palace overlooking the medina of Fès. Amenities include a swimming pool, tennis courts, sauna, and fitness center.
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