Private Day Trips from Fes
From Fes, two day trips cover the best of northern Morocco: the blue town of Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains, and the Roman ruins of Volubilis with the holy town of Moulay Idriss and the imperial city of Meknes. Both are private, with your own driver from your riad, and both bring you back to Fes the same evening.
Volubilis and Meknes make an easy day of short drives; Chefchaouen is a long one, about 4 hours each way. Both start from about $40 per person for groups of up to 6. For the Sahara from Fes, plan at least 3 days.
- Day trips
- 2 from Fes
- Volubilis
- About 1 h 15 away
- Chefchaouen
- About 4 h away
- Price
- From about $40 pp
Day Trips from Fes
A short loop or a long day: both private, both from your riad.
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Day tripMeknes and Volubilis Day Trip from Fes
Roman mosaics at Volubilis, the holy town of Moulay Idriss and the gates and granaries of Meknes.About 8.5 hours · From about $40 pp -
Day tripChefchaouen Day Trip from Fes
Five hours in the blue lanes of Chefchaouen, with the walk to the Spanish Mosque for the view.About 13 hours · From about $40 pp
Compare Fes Day Trips
| Day trip | Length | Route | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meknes and Volubilis Day Trip from Fes | About 8.5 hours | Round trip from Fes | Roman ruins and an imperial city |
| Chefchaouen Day Trip from Fes | About 13 hours | Round trip from Fes | The blue town when you cannot stay a night |
Chefchaouen or Volubilis?
Choose by how much time you want in the car.
Volubilis, Moulay Idriss and Meknes
A loop of about 180 km with no drive over 1 h 15. It suits history lovers and anyone who wants a relaxed day: Roman mosaics in the morning, the view over Moulay Idriss, and the gates and granaries of Meknes after lunch. See the Meknes and Volubilis day trip.
Chefchaouen
About 400 km there and back, and a 13-hour day with 5 hours in the blue town. Worth it if you cannot stay a night; if you can, sleep in Chefchaouen or visit it on the way between Fes and Tangier. See the Chefchaouen day trip.
With children
Volubilis is the better choice: short drives, open space to walk around, and mosaics of animals and gods that children enjoy finding. The Chefchaouen day is long in the car.
Both?
Do them on separate days, or make them a route: Fes, Volubilis and Chefchaouen on the way north to Tangier, over two days with your driver.
Planning Day Trips from Fes
Pickup from the medina
Fes el-Bali is one of the largest car-free medinas in the world, so a day trip starts at the gate nearest your riad. Your driver meets you there at the time we agree; your riad can tell you the way.
Seasons
Fes is hot in July and August, so we start early. Spring is the best time for both trips: the Rif is green and the fields around Volubilis are full of flowers.
Guides
Your driver is not a site guide. At Volubilis, official guides wait at the entrance, and a good one makes the ruins far easier to read; Chefchaouen is small enough to explore on your own.
What to bring
Walking shoes for the ruins and the steep lanes of Chefchaouen, a hat and water, and cash in dirhams for entrance gates and small restaurants.
Longer trips from Fes
For the Sahara, our 3-day Fes to Marrakech desert tour crosses the Middle Atlas to the Merzouga dunes. See all our tours from Fes and desert tours from Fes.
Fes Day Trip Questions
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What are the best day trips from Fes?
Chefchaouen, for the blue town, and Volubilis with Meknes, for Roman ruins and an imperial city. The second is the easier day.
Can you do a Sahara day trip from Fes?
No: Merzouga is 7 to 8 hours from Fes. Plan at least 3 days, or cross to Marrakech by way of the desert.
Do these trips include the Fes medina?
No, they are trips out of Fes. For the medina itself, a licensed local guide for a half or full day is the best way to see it, and we can arrange one.
How much does a private day trip cost?
From about $40 per person for groups of up to 6. The car and driver are yours alone, so the price per person depends on your group size and the trip. We reply with an exact price within 24 hours; a 30% deposit confirms your booking.
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