Some places are there in the Moroccan city which can be explored by opting excursions and tours from Fes. Tourists prefer to go for excursions for a full day as the trip unfolds many unspoilt places located in various parts in and around Fes. The trip to the city cannot be complete without going for excursions and tours from Fes. Fes is one of the most ancient and famous tourist destinations in Morocco with huge Islamic population.
The city of Fes comprises of three towns which include the famous walled cities - Fes-I-Bali and Fes-I-Jdid and the modern Ville Nouvelle, built by the French. Fes-I-Bali is known as old town while Fes-I-Jdid is know as the new town and both of these walled cities are listed as World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Tourists can visit these cities intricately by taking day trips and excursions. Fes excursions and tours will unfold some real treasures and wonders of ancient architectures of the walled cities.
The walled cities consist of some historical places. Visitors will be surprised to find the Bou Inania Madersa, Medersa Attarine, Medersa Cherratine and Medersa Seffarine. The old city is dominated by mountains and the panoramic view of the city from the hills can take tour breath away.
Travelers can go forward and come across the "Medina" in the old city. Exploring these historical places are some of the thrilling activities and favorite things to do in Fes. Medina is a huge complex within which visitors can find markets, tanneries and other interesting sights. The market place offers many items required in daily households and those which are intimately related to the culture. Tourists can pick up some dry fruit, leather goods, ceramic goods and fashion clothes in the market.
When you come out of the walled cities, can find:
Borj Nord museum (exhibition of weapons)
Dar Batha museum (Moroccan arts)
The Royal Palace
After completing the excursions and tour in the city, tourists can go out of the town and make some distance tours to other cities of Morocco. They can pay a visit to the countryside area of Saiss Plateau surrounded with rolling Middle Atlas Mountains. Bhalil is another beautiful valley situated at the foothills which can be visited by tourists.
The day excursions can be carried on by paying a visit to the wonderful Roman ruins at Volubilis. Here one can see exotic mansions, towers, buildings, monumental arches and Corinthian columns which reveal the exquisite lifestyle of Romans. Other interesting sights which can satisfy the hunt for the historical places are:
mosaic of the Labours of Hercules
the Baths of Gallienus
Baths of Forum
House of Orpheus and its Dolphin mosaic and Orpheus Myth
Cortege of Venus
the Gordian Palace with its bath house and pooled courtyards
the House of the Wild Beast
the House of Nymphs
the House of the Seasons
the House of Flavius Germanus
the Knight's House
the House of Ephebus
Fes tours featuring excursion trips include visit to some other places like:
Imperial City of Meknes
Moulay Idriss town
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