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Volubilis and Meknes day trip from Fes

Full day, private. Pickup at your riad or hotel at 09:00.

Fes to Meknes.

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Columns and arches of the Roman basilica at Volubilis

  1. Stop 1: Fes
  2. Stop 2: Meknes

How long is the Volubilis and Meknes day trip?

Full day private, from Fes

6 stops in the day, hour by hour below Itinerary

09:00 pickup at your door

16:30 Return to Fes

The ruins of Roman Volubilis spread across a hillside of olive trees
The ruins of Roman Volubilis spread across a hillside of olive trees

Volubilis and Meknes day trip itinerary

09:00 pickup in Fes, back around 16:30. Your driver moves the hours with the light.

Fes el Bali spread across its valley in late golden light, seen from the hill of the Merinid tombsThe Roman Arch of Caracalla at Volubilis, with the plain beyondA meat tagine topped with prunes, almonds and sesame on a tiled tableBab Mansour, the great tiled gate of Meknes, in low evening sunThe Fes medina filling the valley, with hills behind

  1. Fes riad pickup

    Fes medina

    Morning pickup and the drive west through olive groves toward Volubilis.

  2. Roman Volubilis

    Volubilis

    A guided walk through the Roman ruins — the triumphal arch, the basilica, the Capitoline temple and the famous mosaic floors still in place.

  3. Moulay Idriss

    Moulay Idriss Zerhoun

    A stop in the whitewashed holy town spread across two hills, with a viewpoint over its tiled rooftops.

  4. Lunch

    Meknes or Moulay Idriss

    A relaxed lunch en route to Meknes.

  5. Imperial Meknes

    Meknes

    The monumental Bab Mansour gate, the royal granaries and stables of Moulay Ismail, and the Lahdim square.

  6. Return to Fes

    Fes medina

    Drive back to Fes, arriving at your riad around 17:30.

Where the Volubilis and Meknes day trip goes

  1. Stop 1: Fes
  2. Stop 2: Volubilis
  3. Stop 3: Meknes
  4. Stop 4: Fes
  1. 09:00 Fes medina
  2. 10:00 Volubilis
  3. 12:00 Moulay Idriss Zerhoun
  4. 13:00 Meknes or Moulay Idriss
  5. 14:30 Meknes
  6. 16:30 Fes medina
Glazed tagines and ceramics piled at a market stall in Meknes
Glazed tagines and ceramics piled at a market stall in Meknes

What's included in the Volubilis and Meknes day trip

  • Private riad pickup and drop-off in Fes
  • Dedicated English-speaking driver for the day
  • Bottled water and snacks on board

Not included: Volubilis site entrance and local guide (around 70 MAD + guide fee); Lunch (around 120 MAD per person); Tips for the driver and guide.

Get a quote for the Volubilis and Meknes day trip

Trip
Volubilis & Meknes Day Trip
Pickup
Your riad or hotel in Fes, 09:00
Group
Private, 2–6 travellers
Price
Fixed written quote within 24h. No deposit to ask.

Fixed written quote within 24h. No deposit to ask.

Volubilis and Meknes day trip details

A full-day excursion from Fes to two UNESCO sites: the best-preserved Roman city in North Africa at Volubilis, the holy town of Moulay Idriss, and the imperial gates and granaries of Meknes.

Good to know: drive, group, best months

Length
Full day, 09:00 to about 16:30
Group
2–6 travellers, private: only the people you book with
Effort
Easy
Languages
English, French, Arabic
A Moroccan vegetable tagine with carrots, potatoes and courgette

What to bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes for the ruins
  • Sun hat, sunglasses and SPF 30+ — Volubilis is open and shadeless
  • A layer for cooler months
  • Cash in dirhams for entrances and lunch

Volubilis and Meknes day trip FAQ

How long is the Volubilis and Meknes day trip from Fes?

A full day. Volubilis is about an hour from Fes and Meknes a little beyond it, so we leave around 09:00 and return by about 17:30, with plenty of time at both sites plus Moulay Idriss.

Is Volubilis worth visiting?

Absolutely — it's the best-preserved Roman city in Morocco, with a triumphal arch, columns and remarkable mosaic floors still in place amid olive country. Pairing it with imperial Meknes makes a complete day of history.

Can non-Muslims visit Moulay Idriss?

Yes — the town welcomes visitors, though the central shrine of Moulay Idriss itself is reserved for Muslims. There's a fine viewpoint over the rooftops and pleasant lanes to wander.