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Columns of the basilica at Volubilis

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Meknes and Volubilis Day Trip from Rabat

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

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

Overview

Meknes and Volubilis are within a day’s reach of the capital: an imperial city built on a monumental scale and, just beyond it, the best-preserved Roman site in Morocco.

In Meknes you see Bab Mansour and the vast granaries built for Sultan Moulay Ismail; at Volubilis, walk among columns, mosaics and the triumphal arch with the Zerhoun hills all around.

Route

  1. Rabat
  2. Meknes
  3. Volubilis
  4. Rabat

Highlights

  • Bab Mansour and the old medina of Meknes
  • El Hedim Square, with its storytellers and musicians
  • The Heri es-Souani granaries and stables of Moulay Ismail
  • 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

Photo by Riccardo Monteleone · Photo by Wietse Jongsma on Unsplash

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Rabat – Meknes – Volubilis – Rabat

    We pick you up from your accommodation in Rabat and drive east to the imperial city of Meknes to see the monumental Bab Mansour gate, El Hedim Square and the Heri es-Souani royal granaries and stables. Thirty kilometres on, Volubilis is a UNESCO-listed Roman site with fine mosaics, a basilica and a triumphal arch. At the end of the day we drive you back to Rabat.

What's included

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

What's not included

  • Lunch
  • Drinks
  • Entrance and activity fees

Practical information

Distance
About 140 km from Rabat to Meknes

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 Rabat, with pick-up from your accommodation, and finishes in Rabat. 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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