Rabat: 8 hours private tour to Volubilis and Meknes with pickup
Commencing your day at 9:00 AM with a hotel pickup, you'll set out on a 1.5-hour journey to the ancient city of Volubilis. Nestled in the heart of a fertile plain, Volubilis stands as the epitome of Roman ruins in Morocco, meticulously preserved and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1997. What truly captivates here are the exquisitely maintained mosaics, a testament to the city's historical grandeur.
After this enthralling visit, a short 40-minute drive will lead you to Meknes, offering a welcome interlude for lunch. Post-meal, immerse yourself in the bustling markets and labyrinthine alleyways of the age-old Medina. A highlight of your Meknes sojourn is a visit to the venerable Dar Jamaï Museum, an architectural gem built in 1882 by the influential Jamaï family. This historic palace has been a museum since 1920, showcasing an array of traditional ceramics, intricate jewelry, fine textiles, and masterful cedarwood crafts.
Options
Group of 4 or 6 persons
Mini Van or Mini Bus
Group of 4: chose one guest and pay for the hall group
Pickup included
What's included in Rabat: 8 hours private tour to Volubilis and Meknes with pickup
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Rabat
A journey from Rabat to Volubilis typically takes approximately 2 hours and 31 minutes.
Volubilis
Volubilis, an ancient Berber-Roman metropolis nestled in Morocco's proximity, near the urban center of Meknes, conceivably acted as the epicenter of the Mauretanian Kingdom, a role it might have assumed during the reign of King Juba II. Prior to the ascendancy of Volubilis, the kingdom's seat of power possibly resided in Gilda.
La Grande Terrasse
Embarking on your journey, you shall traverse to the revered enclave of Moulay Idriss, a town ensconced atop a scenic promontory. This locale is renowned for its historical significance as the sepulcher of Idris I, the seminal Islamic sovereign of Morocco. During your sojourn, an opportunity will present itself for you to amble and revel in the panoramic vistas that the township and its exquisitely handcrafted confections proffer. Moreover, your repast shall transpire within the precincts of a traditional gastronomic establishment of your predilection, allowing you to savor the culinary delights that this ancient terrain has to proffer. And you gonna have lunch at a restaurant of your choice
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned transportation
- Private transportation
- Tips
- Personal Expenses
- Lunch Drinks (15$ for the lunch and 5$ for Drink)
- Volubilis Entrance fees: 70 DH (7$) per person
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
The guide or the Manager will be waiting for you at your riad or hotel reception up to 30 minutes before the departure time.