Many travelers spend a few days in Fes but do not have enough time to see other Moroccan cities, villages, or the Sahara Desert. As a result, Morocco Escorted Tours has compiled a list of Fes Day Trips that everyone should take advantage of in order to appreciate the city’s stunning scenery. Furthermore, this is an opportunity to learn about Fes’ culture and long history; it is regarded as a cultural and religious center, in addition to being Morocco’s imperial capital and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Immerse yourself on an explorative day among the fascinating alleyways that lead to impressive historical monuments and bustling markets in Fes. During this guided tour day, our local guide meets you at your accommodation and starts the walking tour. Furthermore, we have included several stunning attractions to visit and learn about. We start the tour with a visit to the golden gate of the Royal Palace and move to the blue gate, or Bab Boujloud, which is the main entrance to the old Medina, “Old City.” As we walk along the way, we dive into the outstanding culture and large history of Fes. We visit the Al Bouanania School, the beautiful Tanneries, the Najjarine fountain, and the oldest university in the world, which is called Al Qarawiyyin.
Moreover, we move through the Mellah, a Jewish quarter, where we learn about the Jewish community during the period they lived in Morocco. Thus, there is a superlative panoramic view overlooking Fes El Bali. We take you back to your riad after a long journey.
The Chefchaouen Day Trip is one of our fantastic excursions from Fes. This fantastic excursion begins with a pick-up from your Fes accommodation. In addition, we drive across the Rif Mountains, where we learn about the rural lifestyle and pause to admire the breathtaking vistas. We arrive in the picturesque Chefchaouen, also known as Chaouen, which means “horn” in Berber due to its mountain shape. We take a tour around the blue- and white-painted buildings, immersing ourselves in the gorgeous culture and rich history. Furthermore, we assist you in selecting a fantastic location to eat your delicious lunch.
In the afternoon, prepare for a short hike to the Spanish mosque on the high peak. Enjoy the lovely vistas and capture stunning shots. After viewing all of these stunning locations, we return directly to Fes, where our Chefchaouen day tour concludes with a secure drop-off at either your hotel or the airport.
This wonderful day trip to Meknes and Volubilis is totally different from any other excursions that start in Fes. During our exploration day, we will meet you near your Fes lodging. We drive across the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping to appreciate the breathtaking scenery before arriving in Meknes. In addition, it is one of Morocco’s four imperial cities and a UNESCO World Heritage site. We explore some gorgeous locations in Meknes. For example, you may visit the famed Bab El Mansour and learn about the stunning Berber architecture, as well as immerse yourself in Moroccan culture and history. Then we see the subterranean Jail Qara, an underground jail. We also include the Sahrij Souani and the fascinating Moulay Ismail Mausoleum. We ensure we have free time to have a delicious meal.
In the afternoon, before driving to the archeological and UNESCO World Heritage site of the Volubilis Roman ruins, we make sure to get everything done in Meknes. We arrive at the amazing Berber-Roman remains of Volubilis. We stroll around the wonderful old structures and see the exquisite mosaics before learning about the Roman community’s history in Morocco. As a result, we return immediately to Fes, where our day excursion concludes.
Embark on an enjoyable Middle Atlas Mountains experience. During our outstanding journey, we pick you up near your accommodation in Fes and drive through the impressive Middle Atlas Mountains and its scenery, and we also pass by the Imouzar Kandar, a small town surrounded by forests. In addition, we move ahead to the Dait Aoua Lake, admiring the beauty of the surroundings. Furthermore, we continue our road trip to Ifrane, which is also famous as the little Switzerland of Morocco because of its low temperature and huge amount of snow in winter. Stroll along the impressive buildings and reconnect yourself to nature. Thereafter, our tour still continues over the gorgeous cedar forest of Azrou, where we see Barbary macaques. Try to feed them while strolling there. As a result, we drive back to Fes, where our day trip ends after a safe drop-off at either the airport or your accommodation.
Please be aware that all our Morocco Tour itineraries can be modified and designed according to your choices.
If you have any questions about anything relating to escorting tours in Morocco, please do not hesitate to ask us. Please also call us or email us; we are always ready to provide you with pieces of advice and enough information before visiting to make sure that you will be served with our best services.