One Day Trip from Fes to Volubilis

Enjoy your enriching one-day Fes to Volubilis tour through Morocco's rich history and culture. We depart in the morning from your Fes hotel, driving through some of the most picturesque countryside; olive groves and rolling hills pass you en route. Reaching Volubilis takes about 1.5 hours of driving, which would give you a glimpse of how dramatic the landscapes are that surround this ancient site. Visit Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and enter into the heart of ancient Roman Morocco. Your guide will walk you through extensive ruins, informing you about everything that once lay here in this most-remote outpost of the empire in North Africa. You will be amazed at how well preserved the ancient city still remains as you walk past the ruins of public buildings, homes, and intricate mosaics that still proudly stand above the remains, its triumphal arches, basilica, and iconic Capitol building still standing above. From there, steeped in the history of Volubilis, further down the road is the holy city of Moulay Idriss, a major pilgrimage site for Moroccans. Though non-Muslims are not allowed into the mausoleum, you'll enjoy wandering through this appealing town, with its traditional architecture and the panoramic views from its hilltop vantage point. Lunch is served in a local restaurant where you will taste the most traditional Moroccan cuisine. After lunch, we will have taken it in a relaxed style and drive back to Fes via the town of Meknes, where you will see the great city gates and the huge medina before returning to our starting point. A day's trip from Fes to Volubilis offers a perfect mix of history, culture, and beautiful sceneries-all adding to make the experience very rewarding and memorable for any traveler.