Start : Fes
End : Fes
Duration : 1 Day
Availability : Daily
Day Trip from Fes to Volubilis
Tour Overview
Embark on a day trip from Fes to Volubilis, where you'll explore the Roman ruins designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This full-day adventure offers a chance to delve into the Roman Empire's era in Morocco and North Africa. Discover the ancient city's history, stroll through well-preserved archaeological remains spread across 40 hectares, and visit key landmarks like the forum, basilica, Temple of Jupiter, baths, Arch of Caracalla, and captivating mosaics.
Volubilis, located 33 kilometers north of Meknes, holds the distinction of being Morocco's most visited and best-preserved Roman site. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997, it promises a fascinating journey into the past. While it's recommended to explore the ruins on foot, be sure not to miss significant points of interest.
Whether you prefer to join a shared small group day tour or opt for a private day tour, the reasonable starting price of 30 euros per person makes this Fes to Volubilis day trip accessible. This opportunity is available daily, allowing you to immerse yourself in the historical charm of Volubilis.
Tour Information
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| Duration | 1 Day |
| Departure | Fes |
| Arrival | Fes |
| Departure Time | The departure time is daily at about 8/9 AM. |
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Detailed Day Wise Itinerary
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Volubilis Day Trip from Fes
We depart from Fez at about 8:00 AM, cruising westward for an easy hour to reach the cool Imperial city of Meknes. Once there, we'll take a break to wander through the town, checking out the markets, and intriguing historical spots, and grabbing a bite for lunch. Meknes has roomier markets than Fez, giving it a laid-back vibe.
Post-lunch, our journey unfolds towards the hillside town of Moulay Idriss, a significant spiritual spot in the country. People make pilgrimages here, drawn by the tomb of Moulay Idriss. After soaking up the vibes in Moulay Idriss, we hop in for a short 4 km ride to the World Heritage Site of Volubilis. Along the way, there are sweet spots for snapping pics of the town.
Volubilis boasts the biggest and most intact Roman ruins in Morocco. If you're keen on the history, a guided tour with an official guide is a good call. Around 5:00 PM, we bid farewell to Volubilis and started the journey back to Fez, aiming to roll in around 7:00 PM.
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We had an absolute blast during our 4 days trip with Hassan. An amazing adventure that went beyond our expectations. Everything was perfect, from the itinerary, places we stay, the restaurants, the pictures spot, to most importantly all the fun and the good vibes while discovering an amazing side of Marocco. A country of contrast worth discovering and Hassan, and together with Trips In Morocco, they were the perfect host ! I can only recommend. Thanks for the amazing time, choukran khouya 😁.
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Hassan has been an amazing guide, driver and friend! Me and my two friends have spent four amazing days with Hassan, we traveled from Marrakech to the desert, crossing some amazing landscapes and discovering local places thanks to him! A true experience of Morocco with a local who gave us more than we would have expected! The night in the desert in a Berber camp was the best part of this trip among many other amazing moments. Thank you Hassan for your help, your knowledge your time and your patience!
I recommend him even for solo travelers. As women we felt very secure, and we have trusted him very much!
Choukran Hassan Khouya.
Best Holidays of my Life
After a two-year delay I was finally able to complete our trip from Fez to Marrakesh with my two grown-up children via the Sahara and Dades Gorge. The landscape is spectacular following the Low and then Ante Atlas mountains with their ancient rust-coloured mounds - popular with film-makers. From David Lean to Scorcese. The long drive on day 1 was rewarded with a camel ride on the magestic dunes, a stunning sunset amd warm Berber welcome in the camp. The upmarket tents had hot showers and wifi and the tajines were delicious and the luminous night sky must not be missed. From there we visited Morocco's film studio with helpful guide and on towards the Gorge - the sheer scale is amazing and we stayed in a Kasbah (fortified house) again with stunning views. The finalmdrive over the High Atlas - greener and more populous, confirmed the beauty of Morocco. Hassan is very knowledgeable and we had many laughs along the way. Thanks for a very memorable Xmas!
Spectacular Road Trip
We arrived in Marrakech and toured for two days and then were met at our Riad by Hassan who was right on time. We had a three day tour planned from Marrakech to the desert to Fez. Hassan knew the places to stop for breaks or photos on our way to D'ait Ben Hadou which was a Kasbah used in Hollywood movie sets and fairly well maintained. Hassan gave us the history and led us on a tour of the Kasbah. After visiting that Kasbah we drove through the Valley of Roses and stopped for the night in Dades. Amazing views along the way and Hassan provided a narrative to the different places about history and culture and answered any of our questions. The next day we headed to Merzouga for a tour of the dunes. The transfer between each of the sites and each of the hotel arrangements were great. One the way to Fez we decided to have Hassan extend his tour services for the rest of our four days traveling from Fez to Tangier to Rabat to Casablanca and then back to Marrkech. Hassan is a great guide has lots of recommendations on what is possible to see, has a great sense of humor and made suggestions for possible hotels for us to book on our own. We have done other private tours in other countries and I can say Hassan contributed a lot to our trip. Highly recommend.
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We had an amazing 4 day trip with Hassan from Marrakech to merzouga dunes and back including camel trek to spend a night in the desert camp. There is a lot of driving on this tour but we were very comfortable in Hassan's 4x4 and with plenty of great scenery along the way and many stops to the visit the Kasbah Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, the Rose valley, Dades valley and Toudra oasis and Toudra gorge etc it broke up the journey well. Hassan was good fun and informative without being overbearing, he basically took us anywhere we wanted to go!- and always made good choices for lunch stops. We were very happy with the 'luxury' accommodation. All in all a wonderful experience and a highlight of our trip to Morocco.
Thank you Hassan!
Highly recommended!
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