- Meknes Medina - 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.
- La Grande Terrasse - 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.
- Meknes Medina - 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.
- Private transportation
- Local guides in Meknes & Volubilis
- Monument Fees (Meknes & Volubilis)
- Lunch & Beverage
- Tipping for both driver/Guides
Meknes, also known as the Imperial City, was formerly a prominent city and the capital in the monarchy. It was originally built as a Berber fortress from where the Khajarites overpowered their Arab leaders in the 8th century, eventually becoming the primary commerce hub for regional Berbers. Even though the city was severely damaged by the Almoravids, it was gradually rebuilt under the leadership of Mly Ismail, the brother of an Alaouite sultan. After his brother’s death, he assumed control of the country and constructed an expansive city suitable for a sultan, in Meknes.
Volubilis is an impressive Roman establishment, signifying the utmost extent of Roman authority and influence during Trajan’s rule - it served as their western frontier. Despite the assertion of archaeologists that the site was home to Neolithic and Phoenician inhabitants, under Juba II, a Roman protectorate monarch, the town increasingly embraced Roman influence and was officially annexed by Claudius. With Emperors Trajan and later Septimus Severus in power, the city thrived, and numerous magnificent structures were erected.
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