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FEZ TO SEFROU & BHALIL

EXCURSION STARTING FROM FEZ TO THE LOVELY CITY OF SEFROU

Starting 80 $ – Two People

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Overview:

Sefrou is a small white town rests at the foot of the Middle Atlas Mountains, It is halfway between Fez and Ifrane; approximately 28 kilometers from the spiritual capital of the Kingdom. Sefrou is one of the oldest cities in Morocco.

It has a long and rich history since it has successively housed multiple Jewish and Arab communities and survived the invasion of the Vandals. The name of the city refers to a tribe that has once occupied the area, of the wadi Aggai and of the river of wad el Yhoudi, at the beginning of the Islamic era.

Sefrou is a true garden known for the abundance of cherry farms. Indeed, this town is distinguished by the festival of the cherries (or Moussem of Heb Lemlouk), which takes place at the beginning of June of every year, and since 1920. During three days, Sefrou becomes a place of dance, songs and parades and especially for the selection of “Miss of the Cherries”, the most beautiful girls among candidates. It is not only a cultural activity but also an opportunity to exhibit and sell local products and varieties of cherries grown in the oasis of Sefrou and its surroundings.

Starting and finishing point: Your Riad or Hotel.

Tour’s Highlights:

– Oued Aggay : Flow through the center of Sefrou and extends to about 20 m before falling into a stone basin.

– Mausoleum of Sidi Ali Bousserghine : It is the city’s most revered saint and its high location offers a panoramic view of the city of Sefrou and its hinterland.

– Bab Lamqam: Production and exhibition of various articles of local craftsmanship.

– Kahf Al Moumen:Is a natural cavity pierced on Jbel Bina, located at the entrance to the city. The cave is surrounded by several legends and is highly venerated by Jews and Muslims alike.

Itinerary:

Pick up at your Hotel or Riad and move straight toward Sefrou city, visit the old Medina with its huge ramparts, kasbahs and many other archeological and cultural heritages.

Sefrou is an ultimate spiritual city where to find many Mosques, sanctuaries, Mausoleums and synagogues. Take a meander down the Mellah (Jewish Quarter) the downtown heartbeat where to discover the Zaouia of Sidi Lahcen Ben Ahmed, a 18th century’s sanctuary. . Visit Bab Mekam and take a stroll through the Mohammed V street.

The city of Sefrou is filled with fountains and sources especially the magical source of Lalla Rekia that you will admire as you are leaving the city.