Day Trip to Moulay Yacoub Hot Springs from Fez

Visit: Moulay Yacoub Station Thermale & Spa Vichy Thermalia, 20km From Fes, Fes 36150 Morocco

Spirituality, Health, Well Being, and Beauty, that is what Moulay Yacoub is all about. Our day excursion to these thermal hot springs that serves Moroccan and pilgrims from around the world since the dawn of time can be so rewarding for the cultured, health-oriented and even holistic travelers and globe trotters.

To Moroccans, this legendary place has always being a part of rituals and beliefs that dominate early societies who believe in the power of nature and the power of natural healing. These hot springs of Moulay Yacoub have always attracted, still today, people who suffer from Rheumatism, muscle aches and skin disorder, and arthrosis. A legendary story was woven through the centuries of use that Moulay Yacoub, a Sufi Master, a king, a commander of the Faithful or as we simply call it in our colloquial Moroccan a man of Baraka,( Virtual blessing). A place we visit, a place we believe in its natural power of healing. The legend narration has woven different tales through the centuries about the purpose of these Sulphuric Natural Spring adding to it a virtual blessing to make out of this place a healing pilgrimage or at least a relief recreational place for visitors from all webs of society. Moulay Yacoub Baraka was passed to his daughter Lalla Shafia or simply “the Healer” who took over the opposite hill to Moulay Yacoub and established on it a sanctuary for those who can reach her tomb at the top of the steep hill to healed from all diseases. Through the centuries, she earned more recognition than even her father Moulay Yacoub, especially among women.

In this mountain village, we still find the traditional baths that serve the pilgrims forever, the records show its existence in rivalry with Roman Hot Baths 300 BC. It is also a modern spa that has been established with Vichy Thermalia care treatments, E.N.T conditions, and articular pathology. Moulay Yacoub Spa facilities also feature sporting areas (cardio-training room, giant thermal pool, etc.) and equipment aimed at relaxation like saunas and hammams).

The modern and refined architecture of this Spa facilities set the focus on providing a serene atmosphere. The building tones with the unspoiled landscapes of Moulay Yacoub, making the Spa (Moulay Yacoub - Morocco) a unique place for at least a day getaway from Fez and other Morocco destinations.