Staying a few days in Fes? The best day trips from Fes take you to the blue town of Chefchaouen, the Roman ruins of Volubilis and imperial Meknes, or the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas. With a private driver, you leave after breakfast and return to your riad for dinner. This guide compares the options.
Quick answer: for photos and atmosphere, choose Chefchaouen; for history, Volubilis and Meknes; for nature, Ifrane and the Azrou cedar forest. With a private driver, you can even combine two. Read our Chefchaouen day trip guide or ask for a custom day trip.
Day Trips from Fes Compared
| Book | Drive each way | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Chefchaouen | About 3.5 to 4 hours | The blue medina, Ras el-Maa, Spanish Mosque view |
| Volubilis and Meknes | About 1 to 1.5 hours | Roman mosaics, Bab Mansour, royal granaries |
| Ifrane and Azrou | About 1.5 hours | Alpine town, cedar forest, Barbary macaques |
| Moulay Idriss | About 1.5 hours | Holy hillside town near Volubilis |
Times are approximate, without stops.
The Best Day Trips
Chefchaouen
A long but rewarding day in the Rif Mountains. Leave early to enjoy the blue lanes before the crowds. Read our Chefchaouen day trip guide.
Volubilis and Meknes
Walk among the mosaics of Volubilis, then visit the imperial city of Meknes. A short, easy day. See also our imperial cities tour.
Ifrane and the cedar forest
A nature day in the Middle Atlas, with wild Barbary macaques; watch them without feeding them.
More Than a Day?
The Sahara from Fes
Read our 3 day tour from Fes and 2 day tour from Fes guides.
Continue to Marrakech
Read Fes to Merzouga and our 4 day tour from Fes guide.
Arriving in Fes
Book a private transfer from the airport or the train station.
Tips
- Keep one full day for the Fes medina with a licensed guide: read our Fes medina guided tour guide.
- Leave early for Chefchaouen.
- Wear comfortable shoes for Volubilis.
Day Trips from Fes FAQ
What is the best day trip from Fes?
Chefchaouen for the blue town, or Volubilis and Meknes for history.
Can I visit Chefchaouen in one day from Fes?
Yes, but it is a long day of about 7 to 8 hours of driving in total.
How long is the drive to Volubilis?
About 1 to 1.5 hours from Fes.
Are the day trips private?
Yes, with your own vehicle and driver.
Can I combine Volubilis and Chefchaouen?
Yes, as a one-way trip with a night in Chefchaouen.
Book Your Day Trip from Fes
In short, Fes is the perfect base for day trips to Chefchaouen, Volubilis and the Middle Atlas. Tell us your dates and we will book your private driver.
Plan your trip: ask for a free quote, write to us on WhatsApp, or see our tours from Fes.