FEZ
Historical Attractions Tour of Fez
On your tour of Morocco, visit the historical city of Fez. Known for having the most complicated labyrinth of streets in the world, this walled city is a renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the old and new medina’s of Fez. Visit Fez’s most popular attraction, the El-Attarine madrasa in the heart of the city. Built in 1325, explore its fine examples of Merenid craftsmanship around the madrasa, especially the stucco and cedar wood carvings on the ceiling.
For insights into the history of Morocco, visit the Dar Batha Museum, a century old Hispano-Moorish palace that houses a superb collection of traditional Moroccan art and craft, woodcarvings, blue pottery from the 14th century, colourful Berber carpets and other artefacts.
Take advantage of the photo stop at the imposing gates of Bab Boujloud, the splendid fountain at Place Nejjarine, the ancient ramparts, and the beautiful front entrance of the Royal Palace.
Tour of the Attractions of Fez
Discover Morocco’s intriguing past as you walk through the labyrinth streets of Fez. Explore the ancient city of Fez with its historic Medersa (Islamic schools of religious learning), its souks with artisans at work, selling their wares. Admire the architecture of the city, steeped in history and culture as you explore Fez, Morocco’s oldest city on this tour.
Historical Attractions of Meknes
Explore the city of Meknes where history comes alive. This former Imperial city was founded in the 9th century by Zenata Berbers. You will be guided on a tour to see the old ramparts and the Agdal Basin which was used to water the royal gardens and amuse the favourite concubines. Visit the Moulay Ismail royal stables, granaries and the Dar el Ma (the house of water) which was built in the 17th and 18th centuries to feed and water Sultan Ismail’s 12,000 horses.
Continue on to Bab el Mansour, one of the most beautiful gates in Morocco. You will discover more about Morocco’s history, with a visit to the Moulay Ismail Mausoleum. Admire the mosaics, marble fountains, carved cedar ceilings and carpeted floors of the elegant courtyard.
Next stop is the Roman ruins at Volubilis, a standing testimony to the grandeur of the former residence of King Juba II. Visit the holy town of Moulay Idriss for a panoramic view. It houses the shrine of Idriss I, who founded the Idriss dynasty in the 8th century.
