Volubilis
Volubilis is a Roman town on a hillside above olive groves — columns, a triumphal arch, and mosaics that are still where they were laid almost two thousand years ago.
What stands out
Why this place stays with people
- Roman mosaics in place
- Triumphal arch and basilica
- UNESCO World Heritage site
- Olive country views
Best time to go
Spring is the best, when the fields are green. There's little shade, so mornings are better in summer.
From the driver's seat
Close to Meknes and Fes. An on-site guide adds a lot here, and I can arrange one.
Visitor guide
Your guide to Volubilis
How long to stay
About two hours.
Getting there
About 30 minutes from Meknes.
Worth seeing
- The Roman mosaics, many still in place
- The triumphal arch
- The basilica and the main street
Good to know
- There's little shade. Bring a hat and water, and go early in summer.
- A local guide brings the ruins to life.
Routes through here
Ways to make it part of the trip
4 Days · 3 Nights4-Day Tangier to Fes Tour via Chefchaouen
The Blue North$520–$720 per person · accommodation included
6 Days · 5 Nights6-Day Imperial Cities Tour: Casablanca to Marrakech
The Imperial Spine$850–$1150 per person · accommodation included
7 Days · 6 Nights7-Day Morocco Tour: Casablanca to Marrakech
Imperial Cities and Sahara$980–$1320 per person · accommodation includedVolubilis, your way
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