One Day Trip From Fes to Volubilis
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Tour Overview
Discover the rich history and beautiful landscapes of northern Morocco on our Fes to Volubilis Day Trip. Travel from Fes through the peaceful countryside to the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, where you can explore historic remains, impressive mosaics, columns, and ancient streets.
Continue to the charming hillside town of Moulay Idriss, known for its whitewashed buildings, narrow streets, and beautiful surrounding landscapes. Enjoy a traditional Moroccan lunch and take some time to experience the town’s unique atmosphere before returning to Fes in the afternoon.
This private day excursion is a wonderful opportunity to combine history, culture, archaeology, and countryside scenery while discovering two of northern Morocco’s most fascinating destinations in a single day.
Tour Highlights
- Explore the ancient Volubilis Roman ruins
- Admire beautifully preserved Roman mosaics
- Discover the historic town of Moulay Idriss
- Enjoy scenic Moroccan countryside
- Learn about Morocco's ancient history and heritage
- Private excursion from Fes
- Return to Fes on the same day
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3 photosDay Trio itinerary
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Day 1
Fes to Volubilis & Moulay Idriss Day Trip:
Discover the ancient history and beautiful countryside surrounding Fes on a private one-day excursion to Volubilis and Moulay Idriss. This journey combines fascinating Roman ruins, historic towns, and scenic Moroccan landscapes, making it a perfect escape from the city.
Morning: Fes » Volubilis
Your day begins with pickup from your hotel or riad in Fes at around 9:00 AM. We leave the city and drive through the peaceful countryside towards Volubilis, one of Morocco’s most important archaeological sites.
Upon arrival, explore the ancient Roman ruins, including impressive columns, arches, historic buildings, and beautifully preserved mosaics. Take your time discovering the remains of this fascinating ancient city while enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
Midday: Volubilis » Moulay Idriss
After visiting Volubilis, continue to Moulay Idriss, a charming historic town built across two hills.
Explore its whitewashed buildings, narrow streets, traditional atmosphere, and beautiful views over the surrounding countryside. Enjoy some free time to walk through the town and experience its unique character.
You can also stop for a traditional Moroccan lunch and relax before continuing your journey.
Afternoon: Moulay Idriss » Fes
After lunch, we begin our return journey to Fes. Enjoy the scenic countryside along the way and arrive back in the city in the late afternoon.
The rest of the evening is free for you to relax or continue exploring the fascinating streets of Fes.
What's Included
- Private transportation from Fes
- Hotel or riad pickup and drop-off
- Professional driver
- Free time to explore the sites
What's Excluded
- Lunch
- Drinks
- Personal expenses
- Entrance fees to monuments and archaeological sites
Tour Route Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Volubilis is located approximately 70 km from Fes, making it an easy destination for a full-day excursion.
The excursion takes a full day, allowing enough time to visit Volubilis, explore Moulay Idriss, enjoy lunch, and return to Fes.
Yes. Magic Desert Tours can arrange this as a private excursion for you and your group, with private transportation throughout the day.
During your visit, you can discover the ancient Roman ruins, columns, arches, former public buildings, and impressive mosaics scattered throughout the archaeological site.
Yes. The excursion includes a visit to Moulay Idriss, allowing you to explore this historic hillside town and enjoy views of the surrounding countryside.
Lunch is not included in the standard excursion. You will have time to enjoy lunch in the Moulay Idriss area.
A local guide is not included in the standard excursion. If you would like a private guide to accompany you through the archaeological site, this can be arranged upon request.
Yes. Magic Desert Tours can customize the day according to your interests, including adjusting the amount of time spent at Volubilis and Moulay Idriss.
We recommend comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and a camera so you can comfortably explore the archaeological site and surrounding landscapes.
Traveler Reviews
What travelers are saying
5
Based on 11 reviews
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The landscapes were spectacular. We especially enjoyed the journey through the mountains before reaching the desert.
Pierre Moreau
France
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Everything about the tour was wonderful. The itinerary gave us a perfect balance between sightseeing, relaxing, and experiencing local culture.
Marco Conti
Italy
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A truly memorable Moroccan adventure. We saw so many incredible landscapes and learned a lot about the country along the way. The organization was excellent and our guide was fantastic.
William Taylor
London
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