Day Trip to Meknes and Volubilis from Fez with Hotel Pick-up

About the Activity

What to Expect

Embark on a captivating day trip from Fez to explore the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis and the imperial charm of Meknes. Your adventure begins with a visit to the Dam of Sidi Shahid, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty and take memorable photos. This stop offers a serene setting, perfect for capturing the scenic landscape.

Next, you will continue to the Roman ruins of Volubilis. Here, you can explore the 2000-year-old ruins on your own or with a guide. These ruins are a testament to the grandeur of the Roman Empire and offer a fascinating glimpse into ancient history. The tour then moves on to the imperial city of Meknes, starting with the old Medina and its monumental gates, including Bab Berdaine and Bab Khemis. You will visit the stables (Rua), attics (Heri), and the Stud, followed by the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. After exploring these historical sites, you will exit through the famous Bab El Mansour onto the vast square Hedim and explore the Museum of Moroccan Art “Dar Jamai”. Enjoy lunch at one of the local restaurants before concluding the tour in Meknes and returning to your accommodation.

Highlights

• Visit the Dam of Sidi Shahid to enjoy the natural beauty and take memorable photos

• Explore the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis

• Discover the imperial city of Meknes, including the old Medina, monumental gates, and historical sites

• Enjoy lunch at one of the local restaurants in Meknes

Itinerary

• Departure from your Hotel in Fez

• Dam of Sidi Shahid

• Volubilis

• Meknes

• Arrival at your Hotel in Fez

How to Get There

• Meeting time: 10 minutes before departure

• Pick-up service from Fez: please let us know via the CheckYeti chatroom after completing your booking and provide the name of your hotel so that we can arrange to pick you up from there or a nearby location.

Characteristics of the vehicle

• Type of vehicle: car, minibus, mini van or a bus

• Number of passengers: will depend on the type of vehicle used

• Vehicle with roof

Requirements

• Children under the age of 18 years need to be accompanied by an adult

Included Services

• Pick up (from Fez)

• Licenced driver

Not Included

• Entry Ticket to certain monuments, to be paid on site

Additional Services

• Infant seats (available upon request)

Bring along

• Cash or card

• Food and drinks

• Sunscreen, sunglasses and hat

• Comfortable and suitable clothes and shoes, depending on season

Good to know

• Suitable for children of all ages, pregnant women and the elderly

• Not accessible to wheelchairs

• You are allowed to bring your own drinks and snacks