Meknes and Volubilis make an easy and rewarding day trip from Fes. Meknes is one of Morocco's imperial cities, and Volubilis is a UNESCO-listed Roman site with mosaics, a short drive away.
This guide explains the route, what to see, how long to allow and how to combine it with your stay in Fes.
Yes, and it is one of the easier day trips in the region. The distances are short, so you can visit both sites without a rushed schedule. Start with Volubilis in the morning, before the heat, then continue to Meknes for lunch and a walk through the old city.
Volubilis was an important Roman town, and its ruins include columns, a triumphal arch and well-preserved mosaics. There is little shade, so bring a hat and water. A guide helps explain the buildings and the mosaics.
Meknes is an imperial city with grand gates, a historic medina and the mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. It is calmer than Fes and easy to explore on foot. For more detail, read our Meknes guide.
A private trip lets you choose the start time and how long to stay at each site. See the private day trip from Fes to Meknes and Volubilis. If you plan to explore Fes itself first, read our Fes medina guide.
If you have more days, you can also take the Fes to Chefchaouen day trip, which is longer, or continue to the desert with the 3-day tour from Fes to Merzouga.
Meknes is roughly 60 km from Fes, and Volubilis is a little further, about 1 to 1.5 hours by road.
Yes. The distances are short, so both fit comfortably in a day.
About 1.5 to 2 hours is enough to see the main ruins and mosaics.
A private driver lets you choose the start time and pace, and avoid peak heat at Volubilis.
Spring and autumn. Summer is hot at the exposed Roman site.
Tell us your date and group size, and we will arrange a private day trip from Fes to Meknes and Volubilis with driver and flexible stops.
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