Roman mosaics in the morning, a holy hilltop town for lunch. A private driver picks you up at your hotel or riad in Fes, takes you to Volubilis and Moulay Idriss Zerhoun, and brings you back to Fes the same day.
A day trip from Fes to Volubilis and Moulay Idriss Zerhoun takes you from the medieval lanes of Fes to two very different places a few kilometres apart: the best-preserved Roman city in Morocco, and the hilltop town where the country's first Muslim dynasty began.
Volubilis is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was a prosperous city on the edge of the Roman Empire, and its triumphal arch, basilica, columns and floor mosaics still stand in open countryside among wheat fields and olive trees. Four kilometres away, Moulay Idriss Zerhoun spreads over two hills around the tomb of Idris I, who founded the Idrisid dynasty in the 8th century. It is one of the most important pilgrimage towns in Morocco.
This is a private trip with a driver, not a group tour: you choose the pickup time and how long you stay at each place. The price is fixed per vehicle — from 1,400 MAD for up to four passengers — and includes the return to Fes.
This is a suggested programme. The day is private, so you choose the pickup time and how long you stay at each stop.
Your driver meets you at your hotel or riad. For addresses inside the medina, he meets you at the nearest gate that cars can reach.
About one hour and a quarter through the farmland west of Fes, towards the Zerhoun hills.
Allow one and a half to two hours to walk the site. You can visit on your own or hire one of the official guides at the entrance. Your driver waits at the car park.
A five-minute drive from the ruins. Walk up through the town to the panoramic terrace, see the main square in front of the mausoleum, and have lunch in a local restaurant.
When you are ready, your driver takes you back to Fes, with photo stops on request.
Drop-off at your hotel or riad, or anywhere else in Fes.
One fixed price for the whole vehicle, for the full day, there and back. The more people share the car, the less each one pays.
| Vehicle | Group size | Price (whole vehicle) | Deposit to book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | 1–4 passengers | 1,400 MAD | 200 MAD |
| Van | 5–7 passengers | 1,700 MAD | 300 MAD |
| Minibus | 8–14 passengers | 2,700 MAD | 600 MAD |
| Coach | 15–17 passengers | 2,800 MAD | 700 MAD |
Pay a small deposit by PayPal when you book and the balance to your driver in cash on the day — or pay the full price by PayPal. The deposit is part of the price, not an extra charge. Please read the deposit and refund rules before you book.
Volubilis is about 80 km west of Fes. By private car the drive takes around one hour and a quarter each way. Moulay Idriss Zerhoun is about 4 km from the ruins.
The fixed price starts at 1,400 MAD for a sedan with up to four passengers. The price is for the whole vehicle, not per person, and includes the return to Fes. Vans, minibuses and coaches are available for larger groups.
Most visitors spend one and a half to two hours on the site. Because the trip is private, you can stay longer if you wish.
No. The ticket is bought at the entrance of the site and is not part of the transfer price. A guide at Volubilis is also optional and paid separately.
Yes. Visitors of all faiths can walk through the town, sit on the main square and go up to the viewpoints. Only the mausoleum itself is reserved for Muslims.
Included: private air-conditioned vehicle for your group only, english-speaking driver for the whole day, pickup and drop-off at your hotel or riad in Fes, fuel, tolls and parking, driver waiting time at Volubilis and Moulay Idriss Zerhoun, photo stops on the way. Not included: entrance ticket to the Volubilis archaeological site, official guide at Volubilis (available at the entrance), lunch and drinks, tips and personal expenses.
No. The drive back to Fes is part of this day trip and of its price, so there is no return to add when you book.
Pay a small deposit by PayPal when you book and the balance to your driver in cash on the day — or pay the full price by PayPal.
Yes — that is a different programme. See our Meknes and Volubilis day tour from Fes, or ask us on WhatsApp for a custom day.