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Day Trip from Fes to Meknes & Volubilis
Day trip

Day Trip from Fes to Meknes & Volubilis

1 dayTours from FesPrivateTailor-made

The imperial city of Moulay Ismail and the best-preserved Roman ruins of Morocco, in one private day from Fes.

Meknes, less than an hour from Fes, has some of the most monumental gates and walls in Morocco. Nearby, the Roman city of Volubilis keeps beautiful mosaics among olive groves.

The classic day trip from Fes, combining an imperial city, a holy town and a Roman site in one easy day. The distances are short, under an hour between each stop.

A local guide in Volubilis brings the ruins to life; we can arrange one on request.

Tour highlights

  • Bab Mansour gate
  • The royal granaries and stables
  • The holy town of Moulay Idriss
  • The Roman mosaics of Volubilis
  • The arch of Caracalla
  • Short drives, relaxed day

The route

  1. 1Fes
  2. 2Meknes
  3. 3Volubilis

Day by day

Part1

Morning · Meknes

Bab Mansour, the royal granaries and stables, and the medina of Meknes.

In Meknes you see Bab Mansour, one of the most beautiful gates of Morocco, the Lahdim square, the mausoleum of Moulay Ismail and the enormous granaries and stables built for twelve thousand horses.

Part2

Midday · Moulay Idriss

A stop with views over the holy town of Moulay Idriss and lunch.

Moulay Idriss, built on two hills, is the holiest town of Morocco and the resting place of the founder of the first Moroccan dynasty. We stop at a viewpoint and have lunch in the town.

Part3

Afternoon · Volubilis

Walk among the mosaics and the triumphal arch of Volubilis, then back to Fes.

Volubilis was an important Roman city at the edge of the empire. You walk among the basilica, the capitol, the triumphal arch of Caracalla and houses with beautiful mosaics of Orpheus, Bacchus and the labours of Hercules, before returning to Fes.

Included

  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel, riad or the airport
  • Private air-conditioned 4x4 or minivan
  • Professional driver who speaks several languages
  • Fuel, tolls and parking

Not included

  • Lunches
  • Entrance fees to monuments
  • Tips and personal expenses

Good to know

This is a private tour: only your group travels in the vehicle. You can add days, change cities or choose the level of the hotels.

The price depends on the number of travellers and the hotels you choose. Ask us and we will send you the exact price.

Frequently asked questions

Are the tours private?

Yes. Only your group travels in the vehicle, with your own driver. We do not run shared tours.

How much does a tour cost?

The price depends on the number of travellers, the season and the level of accommodation. Send us your dates and we will reply with a clear price.

Can I change the itinerary?

Of course. You can add days, start or finish in another city, or choose different hotels. Every tour can be adapted.

What is the desert camp like?

Our camps in Merzouga have tents with real beds, dinner and breakfast. Luxury tents with private bathroom are available on request.

When is the best time to travel?

Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are ideal. Winter days are sunny but desert nights are cold; summer is very hot in the south.

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