Fez-Meknes

An inland region of northern Morocco that brings together Fez's old medina, the imperial city of Meknes, the ruins of Volubilis and Middle Atlas mountain scenery.

Fez-Meknes lies in inland northern Morocco, between the Rif and the Middle Atlas mountains. The old medina of Fez is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a maze-like old town, the Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque and traditional leather tanneries. Meknes, a former imperial capital, is also a World Heritage Site, and nearby Volubilis is a well-preserved ancient Roman city. To the south, Ifrane, nicknamed "the Switzerland of Morocco," is surrounded by cedar forests and Barbary macaques. Spring and autumn are the best times to visit; snow is possible in the mountains in winter. The gateway is Fez-Saïss Airport, and trains connect to Rabat and Casablanca.

Destinations

• Fes
• Meknes

Itineraries

• Classic Imperial Cities & Sahara Loop – Head north from Casablanca to the Blue City and Fes, then cross the desert and gorges to Marrakech.
• Northern Morocco: Tangier, Blue City & Fes – Enter the Rif Mountains from the strait port city, then head south to Roman ruins and the Imperial City of Fes.
• Morocco Rail Journey: North to South – Skip the car rental and private drivers; connect Tangier to Marrakech via high-speed and standard trains
• Andalusia to the Sahara Crossing – Cross the sea from Seville via Tarifa, traveling through the Blue City, Fes, and the desert to Marrakech