$618 Fall Sale
Day 6 Includes:
- Breakfast at riad
- Day on your own in Fez
- Standard Accommodations: Riad El Yacout standard rooms
"Brilliant"
"I can go on for ever as to how brilliant our trip was and I have related our adventures to all and sundry, along with showing my 9 discs of photo's! Fes is definitely one of the most amazing places I have every visited and I am a seasoned traveler!"
Virginia G
Day 6: Fez on your own
Breakfast
at the riad and you're on your own for the day. After your guided tour
of Fez the day before you'll either decide that you can successfully navigate the worlds largest maze, that you might need the services of a guide another day, or that you'd like to explore some of the sites outside of Fez.
If
you'd like to get out of Fez then we can arrange a guide and driver for
a day tour starting with an hour drive from Fez to the imperial city of Meknes. Founded in the 11th century, the city is home to sights such as the tomb of Moulay Ismail, Bab (gate) El Mansour, Bab Jemaâ En Nouar, Place El Hedim, Bab El Khamiss, the Mellah, Heri es-Souani
granaries, and the Agdal basin.
Not far from Meknes is the Roman ruins of Volubilis. A thriving settlement until the 4th century, its fine mosaics and remnants of the city's architectural splendor still survive. Oddly enough, while your were touring Meknes you were seeing many of the columns and much of the marble that was once Volubilis, until it was looted and "relocated" to Meknes.
Practically across the road from Volubilis lies the holy city of Moulay Idriss, harboring the sanctuary of the founder of the Idrissid royal dynasty and is now the destination of a yearly religious pilgrimage. A glimpse from afar is all you'll need as none of the sites are open to non-Muslims.
However you choose to spend your day, your room at the riad will be waiting for your return.