Full day Meknes, Mly Idriss and Volubilis

Itinerary
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Stop At: Meknes Medina, Meknes Morocco

Drive across the Saiss plain to Meknes: a medieval city rebuilt by the king, Moulay Ismail, in the 17th century to become his capital. Being one of the Imperial cities of Morocco, Meknes offers the visit of various monuments: El Heri Souani, the granary and the stables built by the soldiers of Moulay Ismail next to a huge reservoir; the mausoleum of Moulay Ismail and its harmonious Moorish design; Bab El Mansour gate, the most beautiful in North Africa and an amazing combination of tile work. At the end of your visit take a walk to El Hdim square and visit its food market and the museum DAR JAMAI.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Moulay Idriss Zerhoun, The town of Moulay Idriss Zehoune, Meknes 50353 Morocco

Drive towards the mountain of Zerhoun to visit Moulay Idriss, the holiest town in Morocco where Idriss I is buried. This town is a pilgrimage destination where thousands of faithful Muslim Moroccans go once a year to pray on the tomb of this descendant of the prophet.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Meknes Medina, Meknes Morocco

Continue to Volubilis which is the most interesting place through which you will discover the Roman part of the Moroccan history. Built 2000 years ago, Volubilis was the capital of Morocco at the time when it was a Roman province. Here you will see how rich this part of the world was at that time from the different monuments of the city and the lovely mosaics that were discovered in the early 1900. Continue your drive toward Rabat for overnight.

Duration: 1 hour