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Volubilis and Meknes Day Trip from Fes

A private day trip from Fes to the imperial city of Meknes — Bab Mansour, El Hedim Square, the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail and the royal granaries — and the Roman ruins of Volubilis.

Duration
Full day
Departure
Fes
Destination
Meknes and Volubilis
Ends in
Fes

Overview

Meknes and Volubilis make the ideal day out from Fes: an imperial city built on a monumental scale and, just beyond it, the best-preserved Roman site in Morocco.

In Meknes you see the great gate of Bab Mansour, the bustle of El Hedim Square and the vast granaries and reservoir built for Sultan Moulay Ismail’s stables. At Volubilis, walk among columns, mosaics and the triumphal arch, with the hills of the Zerhoun all around.

Route

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

Highlights

  • Bab Mansour and the old medina of Meknes
  • El Hedim Square, with its storytellers and musicians
  • Bab Berdaine, the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail and the Heri es-Souani granaries
  • The Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Standing columns of a Roman temple at Volubilis
A Roman floor mosaic among the ruins of Volubilis
Bab Mansour gate in Meknes
Zellige tilework in Meknes

Photo by Riccardo Monteleone · Photo by Wietse Jongsma on Unsplash

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Fes – Meknes – Volubilis – Fes

    We drive from Fes to the imperial city of Meknes to visit the old medina, the Bab Mansour gate and lively El Hedim Square, where storytellers, musicians and acrobats gather. We continue to Bab Berdaine, the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail and the Heri es-Souani, the royal granaries supplied by the Sahrij Souani reservoir. Half an hour away lie the Roman ruins of Volubilis (Walili), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At the end of the day we drive you back to Fes.

What's included

  • Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation
  • Private transport in an air-conditioned 4×4, including fuel
  • English- or Spanish-speaking driver/guide

What's not included

  • Lunch
  • Drinks
  • Entrance and activity fees

Frequently asked questions

Is this a private tour?

Yes. Our tours are private: you travel only with your own group, with a dedicated driver and vehicle. You will not be joined by other travellers.

Where does the tour start and finish?

The tour starts in Fes, with pick-up from your accommodation, and finishes in Fes. If you would like to start or finish somewhere else, let us know — the starting and end points can be adapted.

How much does this tour cost?

The price depends on the number of travellers, your travel dates and your choice of accommodation. Send us your dates and group size by WhatsApp or email and we will reply with a personal quote.

Can the itinerary be changed?

Yes. Every itinerary can be adapted to your pace, interests and budget — you can add nights, skip stops or combine routes. Tell us what you have in mind when you enquire.

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