1 day Trip In Fes Medina & Souks
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- Guided Tour with local Guide
- Pick up to Hotel or Riad
- Transport fuel driver air-conditioned 4WD vehicle or mini van
- Breakfast and daily
- Drinks and personal items
- Lunch
- Tips
A visit to the most ancient Medina declare UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bab Boujeloud gate, Al Quaraouiyine University and the Andalusian Mosque , Madersa Bou Inania, shopping at the local shops in Kissaria and visit Chouwara Tanneries
You will step back centuries entering Fes Medina. It is separat into three parts, Fès el Bali (the old, walled city),
Fès-Jdid (new Fes, home of the Mellah), and La Ville Nouvelle, the new part of Fes. Fes is the oldest of Morocco’s four imperial cities.
Fes Old Medina, el Bali was declare UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most important medieval cities of its type,
and it is known as the most spiritual and religious cities in Morocco. Its narrow streets are full of antique mosques and massive minarets. Losing yourself at the Medina is like losing yourself in time… And when you see, you find yourself in a busy Souk where the artisans work and sell their crafts.
You will pass through the Bab Boujeloud gate, explore the alleys,
visit the local shops in Kissaria know as the commercial center, see the Quaraouiyine and the Andalusian Mosque (entry is not permitt to non-Muslims), the Medersas (Koranic schools), the Palace that is now a museum of arts and traditions and Nejjarine fountain, pass through Mellah and the Ibn Danan synagogue.
You will also have the opportunity to visit Chouwara Tanneries – the biggest in Fes and the most striking sight in the Medina and Bab Boujloud with traditional ceramics.
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Fes - Meknes - Volubilis
Visit Volubilis UNESCO Heritage Site,a visit to Bab el Mansour Gate and Moulay Ismail’s Tomb, to the ramparts, a stroll at the souks and Medina that was declare UNESCO’s World Heritage site
Volubilis was declared UNESCO Heritage Site and it’s the most important archeological site in Morocco. Situated 25km north of Meknes The entrance to the site is through a minor gate in the city wall. The site requires a bit of imagination to reconstruct a city.
Yet, you leave with the idea of the Roman city life and its opulence, while it is not hard to identify the essentials of a medieval Arab town in the layout. The drama of the scenario is amazing, so much so that the site chosse as the location for Martin Scorsese’s film The Last Temptation of Christ.
Meknès is a city with a friendly atmosphere. Historical monuments, particularly the extraordinary creations of Moulay Ismail, justify the visit. The historical importance of Meknes is reflect in its grand Moorish constructions and in Meknes’ close relationship with Volubilis.Meknès one of the Imperial Cities of Morocco. The city’s harmony and charm is complement by the beautiful surrounding countryside. You will enjoy the ramparts, the beautiful gates, the mosques and magnificent palaces , Moulay Ismail legacy. The souks and the Medina, very well-preserve, declare UNESCO’s World Heritage site.
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