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Fez to Meknes, Moulay Idriss & Volubilis Day Trip: Explore Morocco’s Most Preserved Roman Ruins
3.8
12 Ratings
Fes
Embark on a day trip from Fez to Meknes, Moulay Idriss, and Volubilis. Explore Morocco’s most preserved Roman ruins, visit the holy town of Moulay Idriss, and discover the historical wonders of Meknes. Book now!
Embark on a day trip from Fez to Meknes, Moulay Idriss, and Volubilis. Explore Morocco’s most preserved Roman ruins, visit the holy town of Moulay Idriss, and discover the historical wonders of Meknes. Book now!
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Meknes Medina - Meknes, the second imperial city of Morocco, is renowned for the accomplishments of one of the greatest Sultans in Moroccan history, Moulay Ismail.
- Volubilis - Volubilis, Morocco’s best-preserved Roman ruins, is also known as “Oualili.”
- La Grande Terrasse - Moulay Driss is remarkable for its towering defensive walls,…
- Meknes Medina - Meknes, the second imperial city of Morocco, is renowned for the accomplishments of one of the greatest Sultans in Moroccan history, Moulay Ismail.
- Volubilis - Volubilis, Morocco’s best-preserved Roman ruins, is also known as “Oualili.”
- La Grande Terrasse - Moulay Driss is remarkable for its towering defensive walls, massive gate, Koranic schools, fountains, and domed mausoleum.
What's Included
- Exclusive small group private tour
- Expert professional driver
- Convenient Riad or Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Comfortable transport in an air-conditioned minivan
- Exclusive small group private tour
- Expert professional driver
- Convenient Riad or Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Comfortable transport in an air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Fez to Meknes, Moulay Idriss & Volubilis Day Trip is supposed to start around 9 AM, After breakfast at your riad or hotel you will be picked up to meet your driver and head to the first station in our excursion will be Morocco’s most preserved\tRoman ruins of Volubilis or as it’s referred to it now by \”Oualili\”_.\tThe Next\tstop is Moulay…
Fez to Meknes, Moulay Idriss & Volubilis Day Trip is supposed to start around 9 AM, After breakfast at your riad or hotel you will be picked up to meet your driver and head to the first station in our excursion will be Morocco’s most preserved\tRoman ruins of Volubilis or as it’s referred to it now by \”Oualili\”.\tThe Next\tstop is Moulay Idriss, spectacular with its high defensive walls, immense gate, koranic schools, fountains, and domed mausoleum. Some breathtaking views of the town and the mausoleum can be witnessed at this holy place. Once this tour is over you will head to Meknes which is the second imperial city of Morocco which considered to be the achievements of one of the supreme Sultans in the history of Morocco, \”Moulay Ismail\”_. Through this visit, you will be getting the chance to discover all that this imperial city has to offer. Once the trip ends, we will drive back to Fez around 17h.
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Location
Batha
We pick up all travelers from Hotel, Riad, Guesthouse, Other... please mention the name of your accommodation in the reservation. We can also meet you at Batha square near the post office.
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
3.8
(12 Ratings)
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Ole_s
Mar 21, 2023
This tour was pretty... - This tour was pretty different than the viator page claims.
First it mentions at some places that it's a private tour and at other a group tour - it was a group tour (we were 9 people)
The first stop was volubilis, amazing place. The price was included with a guide, though not the best. He got several facts wrong
Then drive through Mulay Ismael ( Viator says stop for 2 hours
Last stop Meknes. Here we first had lunch (not included) and then a guided tour through the city (included)
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Philippe
May 29, 2022
Volubilis and Meknes - Volubilis is a wonder to see without hesitation and with a guide. It is very hot so do not forget a hat, sunscreen and fresh water. Meknes comes out of the work and was able to visit it again with a guide. Guides are not included in the price. Our driver was very good and saved time by his knowledge of the place.
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Yuichi_i
Feb 20, 2020
One word: “perfect” - We travelled with two other tourists from Europe.
Departure:9:00
(On the way, we stopped by the lake to take photos)
Volubilis:10:30-12:00
Moulay Idris:12:30-14:30
(Lunch at a local restaurant, 60-80 Dhs pp)
Meknes: 15:00-17:45(90min. Free time)
Return:19:00
*Our driver, Abdullah, was so helpful that we were able to spend extra time.
(Comments in Japanese)
ドライバーの方の性格や、一緒に参加するお客さんによって各地点の滞在時間は変わると思います。私たちを案内してくれたドライバーさんはとても親切にしてくれました。
[チップについて]
ツアーの人数次第ですが、私たちは二人で20ドルお渡ししました。ちなみに現地でツアーに申し込むとひとり35ユーロのようです(入場料、ランチ、チップ除く)
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O3784xephilipb
Jan 23, 2020
Great experience - Our driver Simon made this trip for us. He did everything to adapt the trip to what we wanted and was courteous and friendly throughout. We stopped to take photographs of the resevoir/lake outside Fes and then travelled through beautiful agricultural scenery - miles of olive, orange and pomegranite trees and vast and smaller fields planted with crops or newly ploughed. We visited Volubilis first when it was very quiet and had plenty of time to explore. Then one of the highlights for me was driving through the very narrow market street of the old holy town Moulay Idriss packed with Saturday market stalls, people, donkeys and parked cars, all this to find a small restaurnant opposite a pharmacy we had been recommended for lunch. Its certainly the best way to see what the market has to offer without hastle.
After lunch we drove onto Meknes where Simon negotiated a local guide to show us the main sights. It's a good idea to get a guide as there is so much to see apart from the Medina, city gate and square. Don't miss the king's granary and ruined stables worth the entrance fee of 70 ds per person.
Thank you to Simon for stopping at the best photo spots, his excellent local knowledge and driving skills - I don't know how he managed to get through some of those narrow passage ways.
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Kitorres
Nov 21, 2019
Excellent tour and experience - The guide and rider was very friendly and explained us me the history of the city. It was an excellent experience and I really recommend.
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Getmarshall
Mar 9, 2020
Transport to sites outside Fes - Nice time out of Fes for the day. Driver picked up on time and we departed the city after a few pickups. We were a small group. First stop at Voluvis was really nice, amazing site. The driver was not clear about what time to be back at the van so that was frustrating but it worked out fine. The next stop Moulay Idriss was nothing special. If you are not a Muslim you can’t visit the mosque which seems the only reason to go to this town. Finally last stop Meknes which was just ok, there’s not a lot to see really and we were there all afternoon. There is no tour included on this package it’s just the transport from Fes so if you want that at Voluvis then you have to pay extra I don’t think it was needed honestly. Overall if you have extra time in Fes this is a fine excursion but otherwise I wouldn’t make plans just for this.
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Reichpv
Jan 28, 2020
Great tour - The tour was very well we could see the main sights of these three cities. The guide was telling us some curiosities of the area. Recommended a restaurant that was a bit expensive otherwise all great
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Beam_j
Dec 24, 2023
Not too bad program - Honestly I like lady so much and the transportation were great but I really have to say that the program is not that different from the others plus it was Friday (It's the day off for this country) so we didn't get a chance to see much in the Medina of Meknes. All the shops were closed and it was quite boring while we were there. Some of the stops are not that necessarily as there is nothing much to see. The lunch was great but we didn't go there just to eat. It would be much better if tour provider could skip some stops or places and find more interesting places to replace.
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Camper492398
Aug 22, 2020
To spend a day is fine - We chose to make the excursion at the last minute as Fez had more than sight. We hesitated between this one and Chefchaouen, but finally for the latter we found it many hours by car and discarded it.
We did the excursion with two other girls, Spanish as well. There were 4 of us plus the driver. The excursion was in English, there was no Spanish.
First stop, Volubilis, entrance fee (only Dirhams accepted). We went free, unguided, and well, there's not much mystery about the place.
Second stop, Moulay Idriss, it's a nice little village, we were little because there wasn't much to see, we had a juice in a terrace bar and continued.
Thirdly, Meknes, a large square where you enter streets full of stalls... These positions you find anywhere you go.
The driver was very friendly, he was explaining things and answering questions. You can pay him in euros or dirhams.
To spend a day is fine.
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Arroba_69
May 2, 2025
Transfer service. No guide - Excursion very disorganized. At no time does the guide/driver give a brief explanation of the activity. He puts you in a minibus and starts the adventure. There's no explanation of anything. It makes a stop to see the mountains and a lake (which mountains and which lake no idea), stops in Volubilis 1h when in the program says that there are two, Idriss is seen in the distance in a stop in the middle of the road and not on the side of the Mausoleum, in the program marks that it stops 2 hours. In Meknès he stops for lunch 1 hour and then 1h30min with a guide in English when he had booked in Spanish and with all his nose we are told that the guide is not included that according to them as a gift for good bearings we get it. Too bad. We had a good time because one adapts, and in the group there were some Italians with whom we had a lot of fun.
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