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La Grande Terrasse, Meknes

3.6

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Explore the compact narrow streets and souks of La Grande Terrasse, a picturesque hilltop town at the foot of Mount Zerhoun. An important pilgrimage center for Muslims, this early, distinctly Islamic town was founded in the 8th century by Moulay Idris I, who established the Zaydi-Shi'a dynasty. The town houses a mausoleum of the ruler, open to Muslims only and considered highly sacred. Non-Muslim visitors can admire the only round minaret in Morocco, painted green with calligraphy ornaments, and enjoy views of the ancient city of Volubilis and the valley from the town's many viewpoints and terraces. You can plan Meknes trip in no time by asking Inspirock to help create your itinerary.

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Tours to La Grande Terrasse

FROM $35 BOOK WITH VIATOR Small-Group Full-Day Meknes, Volubilis and Moulay Idriss Zerhoun Tour from Fez Small-Group Full-Day Meknes, Volubilis and Moulay Idriss Zerhoun Tour from Fez

4.2

Duration: 8 hours

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FROM $94 BOOK WITH VIATOR A Wonderful Private Day Trip to Volubilis, Moulay Driss Zarhoun, Meknès from Fez A Wonderful Private Day Trip to Volubilis, Moulay Driss Zarhoun, Meknès from Fez

5.0

Duration: 8 to 10 hours

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FROM $87 BOOK WITH VIATOR Day trip Meknes, Volubilis, and Moulay Idriss Day trip Meknes, Volubilis, and Moulay Idriss

4.7

Duration: 10 hours

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FROM $71 BOOK WITH VIATOR Meknès , Volubilis And Moulay Idriss Zarhoun Day Trip ( Private ) Meknès , Volubilis And Moulay Idriss Zarhoun Day Trip ( Private )

5.0

Duration: 9 hours

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FROM $162 BOOK WITH VIATOR A day trip from FEZ through MEKNES - VOLUBILIS - MOULAY IDRISS A day trip from FEZ through MEKNES - VOLUBILIS - MOULAY IDRISS

3.0

Duration: 8 hours

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FROM $41 BOOK WITH VIATOR Day Trip to Meknes, Moulay Idriss & Volubilis from Fez Day Trip to Meknes, Moulay Idriss & Volubilis from Fez

Duration: 9 hours

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FROM $216 BOOK WITH VIATOR Day trip Volubilis Moulay Idriss Meknes Day trip Volubilis Moulay Idriss Meknes

Duration: 8 hours

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FROM $130 BOOK WITH VIATOR Day trip Volubilis Moulay Idriss Meknes Day trip Volubilis Moulay Idriss Meknes

Duration: 8 hours

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FROM $82 BOOK WITH VIATOR Volubilis and Meknes Day Tour from Fez (private tour) Volubilis and Meknes Day Tour from Fez (private tour)

Duration: 9 hours

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FROM $33 BOOK WITH VIATOR Bake Your Own Afternoon Tea Bake Your Own Afternoon Tea

Duration: 3 hours

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FROM $1,528 BOOK WITH VIATOR Six Day Tour to Morocco from Spain Six Day Tour to Morocco from Spain

Duration: 6 days

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FROM $141 BOOK WITH VIATOR Volubilis and Meknes: Private day trip from Fez with Hotel pick up Volubilis and Meknes: Private day trip from Fez with Hotel pick up

Duration: 8 hours

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4.7

By googlema

This excursion was delightful. The little town boasts a small but lovely square flanked with pavement cafes. Lower down from the square are pretty street stalls selling hand embroidered table cloths..... more

This excursion was delightful. The little town boasts a small but lovely square flanked with pavement cafes. Lower down from the square are pretty street stalls selling hand embroidered table cloths..... more »
By Fergs85

We stopped off here halfway through a day trip to Meknes and Volubilis. We enjoyed lunch at a kebab place on the main street – very atmospheric, with a bustling atmosphere. Moulay Idriss is a...

We stopped off here halfway through a day trip to Meknes and Volubilis. We enjoyed lunch at a kebab place on the main street – very atmospheric, with a bustling atmosphere. Moulay Idriss is a... more »

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By Geir Geir's android Stuffage

Not sure why everyone rates this so high. The views (once you find it) is fine, but not very special. Streets on the way up are blocked for non-muslims, so you need to spend time with a map/google to find ways around it. This could be great fun! .. except; whenever you stop for a second to get your bearings, or take a wrong turn, friendly "guides" will descend on you and pester you to follow, not leaving you alone, even when politely requested. Even worse than other, more obvious tourist trap cities. We finally caved in and let two young boys show us the way, paid them 30 dirhams each for a

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By Susana Liebenberg

A historical must in Morocco. Get lost in the narrow alleys to discover community life, an artisan bakery, home stay places or just admire the views. Beautiful sunsets.

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