Published on Feb, 2025
We had a great day trip to Volubilis and Meknes. Along the way there were 2 additional short stops for panoramic views of the area and 1 stop in Moulay Idriss Zerhoun. We got the non-guided option for the day and that worked well for us.
We had 1 hour and 15 minutes to explore the Volubilis. The site is quite big so it was enough time to explore and see all the main sites, but could have walked around more.
In Meknes, we had 3 hours to explore. We found our own lunch spot in town and then walked through the Medina. We had researched ahead of time what parts of the Medina we were interested in. After that we visited the Dar Jamai Museum. The museum showcases music and instruments from the various regions of Morocco. It was in a beautiful building and the exhibits were very well done. After that we rejoined the main group and were able to explore the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail before heading back to Fes.
The driver was very nice and gave additional facts as he drove in both French and English. The bus was comfortable, but got a little hot in the afternoon. We were gone from 9:20 - 19:00 so it was a very full day.