Volubilis
Monument · Meknes, Fez

Volubilis

Photo: Subhros · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Volubilis grew from a Berber and Carthaginian settlement into a Roman city after Rome annexed the region in the 1st century AD. Its ruins include a triumphal arch, a basilica and houses with well-preserved floor mosaics. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

On day 3 of Fez Medina & Crafts

Good to know

Tickets
Entry fee paid at the entrance; licensed guides are available at the gate.
Time needed
1 to 2 hours
Best time
Spring or autumn mornings
Getting there
Drive or join a tour from Meknes or Fez

Itineraries with Volubilis

Day 3 of Fez Medina & Crafts

Volubilis

How Volubilis fits into a day.
  1. 9:00VolubilisMeknes
  2. 13:00Moulay Idriss ZerhounMeknes
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Volubilis questions

How far is Volubilis from Fez?

It lies about 80 km from Fez, around 1.5 hours by road, and about 30 km north of Meknes.

Is Volubilis worth visiting?

Yes for the Roman mosaics and open setting.

Do I need a guide at Volubilis?

A guide is optional but helpful for the mosaics.

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