The imperial city is the
capital of traditional Moroccan culture. Cradle of knowledge, for
which its superb medersas
are a flamboyant symbol.
To remember The medersas of the medina are the masterpieces of
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MEKNES.
At the heart of the Morocco, Meknes : Moulay Ismail with tireless
passion, an indomitable will, he undertook to make
this city a
capital with Its Palaces, mosques, fountains, terraces, gardens,
stables, shops; Granaries were erected without
interruption for 50 years to bridge the huge perimeter drawn by the
walls. Unfinished dream of Moulay Ismail ;its monumental
gates which
pierce the walls to give access to the wonders of the city :The main
Bab al- Mansour.
Do not miss the visit of the Mausoleum of Moulay
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VOLUBILIS.
Volubilis is an ancient Roman city located on the “Oued Khoumane”
River on the outskirts of Meknes, near the holy city of Moulay
Idriss . The Berber’s name of the city is “Walili” which means
flower buckwheat. The town’s main trade was the olive oil. The most
spectacular remains are the many mosaics decorating the floors of
wealthy homes. In 1946, excavations have helped to find bronze
busts, one of which contained Cato of Utica. The excavated areas
represent less than half of the site. The activity of the ancient
city is visible by the high number of mills of the bakeries
identified on
the site. Some houses can clearly perceive the level of these
mansions with Roman atrium and their catchments area. There were
several bathing establishments: Four of the Roman period with a
hypocaust. |
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MOULAY IDRISS.
The city of Moulay Idriss, is named after Moulay Idriss I :the
founder of the Idrisside Dynasty. The city, is located 25km from
Meknes. Built on the rocky outcrop overlooking the valley of Wadi
Erroumane and the plain of the ancient Roman city of Volubilis,
It
is known as an annual pilgrimage that leads to a large gathering
(Moussem) of many tribes. |
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IMMOUZER.
Situated at 1345 meters, this charming Berber village breathes a
deep peace : Except Monday, the day of the souk.
Visit the unusual
underground dwellings of the kasbah of Ait Serghouchen. Go for an
exciting trips to discover the springs flowing near the village. One
can enjoy different sights at once : Saiss the quiet plain, flat
roofs of Fez stitched with minarets, Meknes perched on a hilltop,
the Rif Mountains ... |
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IFRANE.
Mountain town, with the red tiled houses, its green meadows, its
healthy climate and beneficent, Ifrane has a ski resort at Mount
Michlifen. Its known also with its animation through out winter to
spring. While during the summer, the green freshness sites, forests
of oaks, pines and cedars make it a resort and summering with
excellence. One can also see the “Val d'Ifrane”, waterfalls, called
the Vittel Source... |
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AZROU
At 80km from Fez, a small town in a quiet altitude takes its name
from a large rocky outcrop (Azrou means rock).
Originality Azrou :
the green-tiled roofs. The "peasant Megeve” is at 1200 m altitude.
Many nests of storks on chimneys.
Do not miss the forest of cedars and monkeys. The area around Azrou
are favorite places for hiking, hunting wild boar,
partridge or
hare. We can also do a field day fishing for pike or trout. |
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SEFROU
A small Berber town situated 30 km south of Fez, a mountainous area.
Known for its aspect Andalusia architecture,
this resort is also
popular for its river called "Oued Agay "without forgetting its
famous waterfall. Sefrou looks like a palm oasis,
but without a nest
green, sitting in a land fertilized by the waters Sefrou is also a
huge garden in which all species of fruit trees.
Its asylum cherries
are especially renowned throughout the kingdom. The cherry festival
is
celebrated at the end of May
if not at the beginning of June. |
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BOULEMANE
Boulemane is one of the most beautiful small towns of the Middle
Atlas, it is as its name implies (Boulmane or Bou-Imana)
a peaceful
and quiet town situated between three major mountain Tichoukt, bcher
.... Boulemane (Boulemane)
is 100 Km south of the city of Fez. both
cities are the two ends of the region Fez-Boulemane which is located
in northern Morocco,
and included part of the Middle Atlas. |
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SIDI HARAZEM
SIDI HARAZEM is one of two resorts in the region of Fez, located
about 30 km to the east, with a hot spring with magnesium
(35 °), whose virtues were already known to the days of Leo African
(Arab geographer of the sixteenth century).
Today, these waters provide their benefits in the comfort of a
modern spa .Amid eucalyptus, palms and oleanders, you can see an
ancient sacred pool covered by a dome. |
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TAZA
A real citadel built at the end of a steep table land, the town of
Taza ahead the mountainous corridor between the Rif and Middle Atlas
. Communicating the steppes of eastern Morocco with the fertile
plains of the Atlantic Morocco. This is
the "gate of the Wind, " which rushes from the west in the Taza Gap.
Near the Barbican was a very extended view. "The Chasm of Friouato"
wrote Norbert Casteret, reveals the surprise of a relatively easy
descent into an abyss that we
believe is the best one could ever contemplate, because it has a
considerable diameter and up to the reign depth of half a day's
strangest most striking effect. The impression
of depth is thus
overwhelming and it feels much smaller foot its |
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MOULAY YACOUB
The Spa Moulay Yacoub is located 20 km northwest of Fez. This is the
most famous of the country with its unique thermal water
and its
past place of pilgrimage. It is recommended to get into the bath!
The warm waters of Moulay Yacoub and beneficial relieve rheumatism,
nose and throat, skin diseases and gynecological problems. Enjoy the
cozy, luxurious, modern and very recent
Spa Moulay Yacoub and its
renowned medical teams. |
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