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Day Tour to Volubilis & Meknes from Fes: Explore Imperial Cities & Roman Culture
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143 Ratings
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The tour to Volubilis and Meknes offers an opportunity to explore an imperial city that significantly influenced Moroccan culture. Additionally, it provides a chance to experience a different aspect of Roman culture.
The tour to Volubilis and Meknes offers an opportunity to explore an imperial city that significantly influenced Moroccan culture. Additionally, it provides a chance to experience a different aspect of Roman culture.
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Fes - The journey begins with a pick-up from the accommodation or Riad in Fez at 9:00 AM.
- Barrage Sidi Chahed - The first stop is a 10-minute break to enjoy a panoramic view overlooking the Sidi Chahed Dam.
- Volubilis - The tour includes a visit to the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, allowing ample time to explore the 2000-year-old…
- Fes - The journey begins with a pick-up from the accommodation or Riad in Fez at 9:00 AM.
- Barrage Sidi Chahed - The first stop is a 10-minute break to enjoy a panoramic view overlooking the Sidi Chahed Dam.
- Volubilis - The tour includes a visit to the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, allowing ample time to explore the 2000-year-old site and capture photos of the Roman architecture. A guide will accompany the group to explain the historical significance.
- Meknes - Upon reaching Meknes, there is a stunning view of the Medina. The tour starts with a visit to the city walls featuring monumental gates from the seventeenth century, such as Berdaïne Bab and Bab Khemis. The exploration continues with visits to the stables (Rua), attics (HERI), and Stud. A stop at the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, once the only mosque open to non-Muslims in Morocco, is essential. The tour concludes by exiting through the renowned Bab Mansour El onto the expansive Hedim Square. Across the square, the Museum of Moroccan Art “Dar Jamai” showcases a diverse array of handicrafts, before heading back to Fes.
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional driver
- Guide in Meknes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional driver
- Guide in Meknes
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Drinks
- Monument Entrance Fees
- Lunch
- Drinks
- Monument Entrance Fees
Location
Fes
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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(143 Ratings)
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Anonymous
Jan 8, 2026
Wonderful trip!... - Wonderful trip!
Hassan, driver cum guide, was so caring and helping that everyone felt comfortable.
I was impressed by his safety driving, which is very important to me.
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B-et-f
Jan 4, 2026
Perfect driver - Very good day in the company of Mustapha who drove us perfectly and informed us about the whole journey from Fez to Volubilis and Meknes.
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Odyssey571204
Jan 2, 2026
Zaki is great! - Zaki is amazing! Very helpful driver and guide. He was so kind, he went out of his way to help us check out of hotel and drop us off at another hotel. Recommend him for everyone!
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Janesi2771kf
Jan 2, 2026
Fun in the rain - Great day thanks to our guide Zaki who managed the multilingual group beautifully, uniting us with his thoughtfulness and humour and riding over adversities including rain, sick passengers and very slow restaurant service. We are architects with prior knowledge of Volubilis and Meknes so chose an unguided tour however Zaki’s knowledge and humour were very engaging and made our trip fun and mémorable.
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Xiaoyangy2024
Jan 1, 2026
Our guide is nice and informative - Our guide in Meknes is nice and helpful. He is also informative and knowledgeable. We learned a lot about Meknes. We enjoyed the trip.
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Christinef282016
Jan 1, 2026
Awesome driver! - Zaki is an excellent driver and very knowledgable about local information. He is very kind and personable. Most importantly you will feel safe with him at the wheel. I highly recommend him! You won't regret it!
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G1818mrmiriamf
Jan 1, 2026
Highly recommend Zaki - We spent one day with Zaki visiting Volubilis and Meknes, and honestly wished we could have traveled with him longer. Zaki is incredibly knowledgeable, passionate about Moroccan history, and explains things in a way that’s engaging and easy to follow. He was warm, patient, and genuinely attentive to both my mom and me, always making sure we were comfortable and enjoying every moment. He’s also an excellent driver, which made us feel completely safe and at ease throughout the day. The experience felt relaxed yet perfectly organized, and his insights added so much depth to the places we visited. Zaki truly goes above and beyond and has that rare combination of professionalism and heart. If you’re deciding between guides or tour companies, book with Zaki, he made our experience in Morocco unforgettable!!
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Ashokr853
Jan 1, 2026
From historic Fes to archaeological discoveries! - Great day trip. The guide Zaki has been absolutely wonderful to be with. He knows the culture and local foods, customs and the people’s well. Definitely recommend Zaki and this tour if you have a day. So much history and archaeological discoveries!
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880costanzam
Dec 30, 2025
Super Experience with Zaki - super trip with Zaki who brought us in Meknes and Volubilis from Fes. very professional, he also helped us to organize the trip for the rest of the holiday
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Jbnad66
Dec 29, 2025
Successful excursion with Zaki - Our driver, Zaki was very professional and very kind. He listens to his customers to ensure the best services. The excursion was pleasant with enough time at each of the sites.
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