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Day Trip from Fes to Meknes, Volubilis, Moulay Idriss: Explore History, Culture, and Scenic Views
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Embark on a captivating day trip from Fes to Meknes, Volubilis, and Moulay Idriss. Explore ancient ruins, stunning architecture, and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Morocco.
Embark on a captivating day trip from Fes to Meknes, Volubilis, and Moulay Idriss. Explore ancient ruins, stunning architecture, and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Morocco.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Moulay Idriss - Fes ➞ Moulay Idriss Zerhoun
• Depart from Fès at 9:30 AM.
• Enjoy a 1 hour 50-minute drive.
• Arrive at Moulay Idriss Zerhoun, the third most sacred Islamic city globally.
• Take in a panoramic view of the city, which resembles a massive ship, akin to the Titanic.
• While the holy areas of the city are not accessible, enjoy a view…
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Moulay Idriss - Fes ➞ Moulay Idriss Zerhoun
• Depart from Fès at 9:30 AM.
• Enjoy a 1 hour 50-minute drive.
• Arrive at Moulay Idriss Zerhoun, the third most sacred Islamic city globally.
• Take in a panoramic view of the city, which resembles a massive ship, akin to the Titanic.
• While the holy areas of the city are not accessible, enjoy a view of the holy mosque’s interior from above through another panoramic perspective.
• The next destination is the Cylindrical Minaret, the only round minaret in Morocco. -
Volubilis - Moulay Idriss Zerhoun ➞ Volubilis
• A short 5-minute drive will take you to Volubilis, a 43-hectare ancient Roman city in ruins.
• Spend 1 hour 30 minutes exploring the city independently. Everything is well-marked and documented; simply follow the arrows. -
Meknes - Volubilis ➞ Meknes
• After the city tour, regroup at the car near the city entrance. The driver will be ready to continue the journey.
• Enjoy a 30-minute drive to the city of Meknes.
• Upon arrival, take a 1-hour lunch break. - Explore the interior of the imperial city, enclosed by 30 km of walls.
- Admire impressive gates, including Bab Al Mansour, the largest in Africa, behind which lies the imperial city.
- Visit the royal golf course at no cost.
- Visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail for free (an ancient mosque housing the tomb of Moulay Ismail, a former Moroccan king).
- Discover the road of death.
- Bab Mansour Gate - • Take a 1-hour lunch break (self-funded as it is not included in the price).
- Meknes Medina - • Enjoy a 1 hour 30-minute walking tour to:
- Visit Lahdim Square
- Visit Bab Mansour
- Visit Palais Dar Jamaï
- Explore the old city of Meknes independently (The old city is compact and easy to navigate).
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Fes - • Regroup near the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail to return to Fès.
• Journey back to Fès.
• Arrive in Fes by 6:30 PM at the latest.
What's Included
- Total insurance
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Transportation from Fes to Meknes and back from Meknes to Fes
- Total insurance
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Transportation from Fes to Meknes and back from Meknes to Fes
What's Not Included
- Food and drink
- Food and drink
Additional Information
Embark on a captivating Trip from Fes to Meknes, Volubilis, and Moulay Idriss, offering a unique blend of history, culture, and breathtaking views.
Begin your journey at Moulay Idriss Zerhoun, the third Islamic holy city in the world. Admire a panoramic view of the city resembling a giant boat, and catch a glimpse of the holy mosque’s interior. Next,…
Embark on a captivating Trip from Fes to Meknes, Volubilis, and Moulay Idriss, offering a unique blend of history, culture, and breathtaking views.
Begin your journey at Moulay Idriss Zerhoun, the third Islamic holy city in the world. Admire a panoramic view of the city resembling a giant boat, and catch a glimpse of the holy mosque’s interior. Next, marvel at the Cylindrical Minaret.
Continue to Volubilis, a sprawling 43-hectare ancient Roman city. Explore the ruins and stunning artifacts.
Head to Meknes for a car tour through the imperial city. Enjoy the magnificent architecture, including Bab Mansour, the largest gate in Africa, and the royal golf course. Visit the mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, a former Moroccan king. After lunch, take a walking tour in Meknes Medina. Visit Lahdim Square, Bab Mansour, and Palais Dar Jamaï, then explore the old city at your leisure.
Return to Fes, with memories of an unforgettable day filled with awe-inspiring architecture, history, and scenery.
Location
فندق باب بوجلود
Meet at most 40 minutes before departure in front of the bab boujloud gate or within a
radius of 3.5 from this meeting point. Please contact us if necessary.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(59 Ratings)
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D0mizian0v
Mar 8, 2026
Experience to do! - Excursion well organized, super places and the guide was very available.
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Iwonab82
Mar 7, 2026
Great experience! - A beautiful day to discover the fertile and green region of Morocco, rich in agriculture, visiting the Roman archaeological site Volubilis, the sacred and white city on the hill, Moulay Idriss, and imperial city Meknes with the mausoleum of Sultan Moulay Ismail.
Our driver was helpful and professional. I highly recommend to those who want to discover the natural, archaeological and cultural beauties of Morocco.
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Marta
Mar 7, 2026
Trip to Meknes and Volubilis - We took a day trip to Meknes and Volubilis in a group of friends. We loved it, the car was comfortable and comfortable. To emphasize the kindness and courtesy of Mr. Abdeljalil 🙏🏼. Thanks for the advice and see you soon!
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Babettet2026
Feb 17, 2026
A beautiful lightning trip! - A very interesting flash trip. In two and a half days we discovered the medina de Fez., then an excursion to Volubilis, Moulay Idriss, and Meknes. Great! Our driver spoke very good French, English and Spanish. Abdeljalil is punctual , friendly and he was kind enough to show us at nightfall, the Jewish quarter and the Royal Palace of Fez that we had not had time to see. Thanks a lot.
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Gaynorj990
Feb 17, 2026
Daytrip to Volubilis, Moulay Idriss and Meknes - Our driver was friendly, spoke English and French very well and helpful during our 8 hour trip. It was a very relaxed atmosphere with a small group of 8 passengers. Weather was great which made for a more relaxing day after the previous day in Fez visiting the Medina and enjoying all that this lovely city offers. This trip to the countryside was the perfect day out for us with a relaxing walk around Volubilis with the backdrop of Moulay Idriss hill top village and mountains, a stop for views of Moulay Idriss then lunch and a couple of hours to walk around Meknes.
The trip doesn't include a guide and in part this is not needed but personally I would have appreciated a map with the cultural points of interest. I don't think we really saw everything that I would have enjoyed.
At the end of the day our driver was really kind to stop off at the Royal Palace in Fez so that we could take a few photos and also drove through the Jewish quarter which we'd not had time to visit on our long weekend vist. Fez is lovely, people kind and food a treat!
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Anndee16
Feb 12, 2026
Great tour! - This tour was fantastic. It was a fun and educational. Worth the price! It was also a small tour group so it didn’t feel like we were being left behind and we could actually hear the guide. Mr. Abdeljalil picked us up from our accommodations on time, and on the way to the car he was teaching us about the Medina. He was very smart and patient. He then drove us to our guide for today. Hassan was very friendly. We were able to enjoy the sites and learn.
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Giacomomasonut
Jan 11, 2026
Reliable, kind service - Abdeljalil is a very kind and professional guide. He drove us safely from Fes to Volubilis to Moulay Idriss to Meknes and back to Fes on Jan 1. The van is spacious and comfortable. He kindly waited for us when we were a bit delayed in Volubilis. He also very kindly picked us up from a different place in Meknes when we strayed a bit far and could not find a taxi. The cost of the trip is very fair.
Two things I wish I knew, which I think applies to most other day trips like this from Fes:
- You basically will not get any time to walk around Moulay Idriss. If you're not muslim, you're not able to enter the mosque anyway -- but it would have been nice to have a wander
- The time in Meknes is approximately 3h including lunch. Again this is not a lot of time, given especially the distance between sights in the medina and on the other side of the Royal Palace.
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Yuhanm2016
Dec 29, 2025
It's a great day trip. - It was a great experience. Abdeljalil is very fluent in English and is well organized throughout. Yusuf gave us a very useful introduction and also dropped us off at Meknes station at our extra request.
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Pieroct9310of
Jan 14, 2026
Mekenes - All right, the driver was very kind and we made the planned stops. We were escorted to the blue door, good service with professionalism.
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Alex
Dec 30, 2025
For and against - The ruins of Volubilis are absolutely beautiful and well worth a visit. The site is impressive and very well preserved. Our driver was kind and courteous. On the other hand, the explanations provided were very limited: it drops you a place and simply gives you the time you need to return. Had I known I would have rented a car to go myself
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