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Day trip to Meknes and Volubilis from Fes

Fes · Meknes · Volubilis · Fes

The Arch of Caracalla at the Roman ruins of Volubilis Roman columns at Volubilis The blue Bab Bou Jeloud gate and the Fes medina

The trip at a glance

Duration
Full day · timing to suit you
Start and return
Fes
Pick-up
At your hotel or riad
Type of trip
Private: just your group
Vehicle
Air-conditioned 4x4 or van
Your driver speaks
English, Spanish, French or Italian

This day trip from Fes to Meknes and Volubilis puts two visits into one day: Meknes, the imperial city built by Sultan Moulay Ismail, and the Roman ruins of Volubilis, half an hour away, with their mosaics and triumphal arch. Both are UNESCO World Heritage sites.

It’s a private tour: the vehicle and driver are just for your group, with pick-up from your accommodation in Fes.

Route

What you’ll see

  • Meknes, the imperial city of Moulay Ismail
  • The Bab Mansour gate and El Hedim Square
  • The royal stables of Moulay Ismail
  • The Roman ruins of Volubilis and their mosaics
  • The Arch of Caracalla and the basilica columns

What the day looks like

Morning pick-up in Fes; about an hour later you’re in Meknes. You enter through Bab Mansour, one of Morocco’s best-known monumental gates, opposite El Hedim Square, and then see the royal stables built by Moulay Ismail.

In the afternoon, Volubilis: a Roman town in the middle of the countryside, with streets, houses with mosaic floors, the basilica and the Arch of Caracalla. Volubilis sits next to Moulay Idriss, the holy town on the hill opposite. Back to Fes in the late afternoon.

Tips for visiting Volubilis

  • Sun: there’s almost no shade at the ruins; bring a hat, sunscreen and water, especially from May to September.
  • Shoes: you walk on stone and dirt paths, so trainers are best.
  • Travelling on: the 7-day tour from Fes visits Meknes and Volubilis on day one and spends the night in Chefchaouen.

What’s included

Included and not included

Included

  • Pick-up from and return to your accommodation
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle (4x4 or van) and a driver who speaks English, Spanish, French or Italian
  • Local guide

Not included

  • Meals and drinks
  • Tips and personal expenses

Before you book

Frequently asked questions

Can you see Meknes and Volubilis in one day?

Yes. Meknes is about an hour from Fes and Volubilis is around half an hour from Meknes. It’s a full day, but without long drives.

What is Volubilis?

An ancient Roman town, the best known in Morocco. Streets, columns, the Arch of Caracalla and houses with mosaic floors survive. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Can we carry on to Chefchaouen?

That would be too much for a day trip. To see it all, the 7-day tour from Fes stops at Meknes and Volubilis and spends the night in Chefchaouen. There is also a Chefchaouen day trip from Fes.

Is the day trip private or shared?

Private. The vehicle, a 4x4 or a van with air conditioning, and the driver are just for your group: you don’t share the day with other travellers. Your driver speaks English, Spanish, French or Italian.

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