Full-Day Volubilis, Moulay Idriss and Meknes Tour from Fes

1 Day Round trip from Fes Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the well-preserved Roman ruins of Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
02 Visit the holy city of Moulay Idriss on the slopes of Mount Zerhoun
03 Discover Meknes through its historic ramparts and monumental gates
04 Learn about Meknes' distinctive Damascene work and embroidery
05 Visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail in the imperial city of Meknes

Discover the well-preserved Roman ruins of Volubilis, once the capital of the Kingdom of Mauretania and one of North Africa's most important Roman sites. Continue to the holy city of Moulay Idriss, dramatically perched on the slopes of Mount Zerhoun, before exploring the ancient imperial city of Meknes and its historic ramparts, monumental gates, and renowned artisanal specialities. Conclude with a visit to the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail before returning to Fes.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Fez, Meknes, Moulay Idriss, Volubilis

Languages Arabic, English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Volubilis, Moulay Idriss and Meknes Discovery

Meet your tour representative, who will pick you up at 9:00 am from your accommodation in Fes.
Head out to explore Volubilis, known for its impressive and well-preserved Roman ruins. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the most important Roman site in North Africa.
Visit the holy city of Moulay Idriss, perched dramatically on the slopes of Mount Zerhoun. Immerse yourself in the dramatic landscape of Morocco in Moulay Idriss Zerhoun.
Proceed to the ancient imperial city of Meknes and have lunch in a local restaurant. Discover historical sites such as the impressive ramparts and monumental gates.
Trace the history of the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, a historic Islamic funerary complex in Meknes, Morocco.
Return to your accommodation in Fes.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Fes 4 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Official tourism transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
Fuel
Highway toll
Pick-up and drop-off
Wi-Fi on board
Professional Morocco tour driver
Flexible and customized stops
Mineral water in the car

What's Not Included

Travel insurance
Licensed local guides in Volubilis and Meknes (at an additional cost)
Drinks and meals
Personal items and souvenirs
Entrance fees

What to bring

Good, soft shoes are recommended for the walking tours.

Know before you go

Damascene is a typical speciality of Meknes found only there. It is made of iron decorated with silver wire, a type of filigree brought in the 15th century by artisans from Toledo, Spain, during the Christian Inquisition in 1492. In Toledo, artisans still use gold wire for decoration, whereas in Meknes, artisans use silver wire.
The second speciality of Meknes is the embroidery of the Franciscan nuns. It includes reversible double-faced napkins and tablecloths. The Franciscan nuns taught Moroccan orphan girls this counted-stitch embroidery technique so they could earn an income. It served a social and economic purpose by helping the girls. This handicraft has preserved the same techniques and is now one of the main specialities of Meknes.

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