Excursion to the west of Fes

The city of Fes offers many hidden treasures in its medina, whether you plan your visit with a guide or explore solo, it will leave you with a memorable souvenir. This time, Riad fes Jamaï invites you to leave the city of Fes to discover the regional riches of Fes-Boulemane.

The excursion to the west, from the ancient to the imperial, to the founder of Fes: a tour following in the footsteps of history:

This excursion is a concentrate of history with a departure in the morning around 10am, you will head directly towards Volubilis and Moulay Idriss. Volubilis is an ancient city built by the Romans and still remarkably well preserved. One can easily imagine the life that took place there thousands of years ago, with an exceptional sense of geometry.

After spending 1h30 to 2 hours there, not far from Volubilis, the city of the founder of Fes, Moulay Idriss, is just a few minutes away from Volubilis. His well-deserved rest is here, in this small town perched on a mountain. His tomb is the origin of several pilgrimages by sub-Saharan Africans.

An imperial city: Meknes, granaries, lively square, souk, mausoleum.

Let’s leave the history of the founder and the Romans behind us to arrive in Meknes, an imperial city in Morocco, just like Fes. The city of Meknes is a complementary tourist destination to the city of Fes, indeed featuring certain characteristics different from its neighboring city. For example, its medina is accessible from a lively square, in the spirit of Marrakech, though to a lesser extent.

Meknes has an organized souk, smaller than that of Fes, but just as original to discover, offering inspiration and insight into this typical mode of consumption. During your lunch break, chosen by our partner, you will be able to select from a range of traditional Moroccan dishes.

Then, you will tour the city to discover its magnificent ramparts, always lively with young Moroccans playing football at the foot of these protective walls. The walls, the wheat granaries, the mausoleum, the old prison, several points of interest represent Meknes and its appeal to every tourist in northern Morocco.

In summary, leave the riad for a Day trip and prepare your stay in fes by booking your activities between a guided tour of the medina and Fes and an excursion in the region according to your wishes. You can opt for the circuit to the east of Fes for a more historical touch of the region, or choose the south for a more natural and architectural experience.

Visit a vineyard estate, a major producer of Guerrouane wines

Close to Riad Jamaï, a major wine producer has settled in the countryside between Meknes and Fes. This day trip is a great opportunity to discover the estate and see the wine production. Magnificent vaulted cellars with a warm yellow light will provide you with beautiful photos of your stay. For a visit to the estate, prior booking is strongly recommended; a person from the château will guide the tour through all the production stages, finishing with a tasting of several wines.

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West Fes Excursion: a 1-day tour starting from Riad Jamaï