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Courtyard of the madrasa in Meknes

4 days

Meknes, Fes and Ifrane in 4 days

From Meknes: 4 days to discover Fes and Ifrane, with short drives.

  1. MeknesDay 1
  2. FesDay 2
  3. IfraneDay 3–4
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Overview

A 4-day, 3-night circuit starting from Meknes and returning there. Estimated drives: Meknes–Fes under 1 h, Fes–Ifrane ≈ 1 h, Ifrane–Meknes ≈ 1 h. Indicative budget per person, based on our destination guides, excluding transport.

Duration
4 days · 3 nights
Budget
Budget
Pace
Relaxed
Best time
Apr – May

The route

Stop locations. Lines are straight, not actual roads.

MeknesFesIfrane

Day by day

  1. Day 1 · Meknes

    Meknes, your starting point

    Plan for the day

    • Bab Mansour and el-Hedim square
    • Heri es-Souani
    • Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail
    Meals
    Local specialities in Meknes
    Overnight
    Medina (Meknes)
    Tip
    Visit Volubilis early or late in the day.

  2. Day 2 · Fes

    On to Fes

    Travel Meknes → Fes, under 1 h by road (estimate) · ≈ 30 min

    Plan for the day

    • Bab Boujloud
    • Bou Inania Madrasa
    • Chouara tannery
    Meals
    Local specialities in Fes
    Overnight
    Fes el-Bali
    Tip
    Book an official guide through your riad for the first half day.

  3. Day 3 · Ifrane

    On to Ifrane

    Travel Fes → Ifrane, ≈ 1 h by road (estimate) · ≈ 1 h

    Plan for the day

    • The stone lion
    • Town centre and Prairie des Amours
    • Al Akhawayn University
    Meals
    Local specialities in Ifrane
    Overnight
    Central Ifrane
    Tip
    Bring a warm layer even in summer: evenings are cool at this altitude.

  4. Day 4 · Ifrane

    Back to Meknes

    Travel Ifrane → Meknes, ≈ 1 h by road (estimate) · ≈ 1 h

    Plan for the day

    • Last morning in Ifrane
    • Drive back to Meknes
    Meals
    Breakfast where you stay, lunch on the way
    Overnight
    No night included: departure day

Where to stay on this route

The towns where you spend the night, each with a link to compare places to stay.

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Best time

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr ✓
  5. May ✓
  6. Jun
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sep
  10. Oct
  11. Nov
  12. Dec

Practical tips

  • Visit Volubilis early or late in the day.
  • Book an official guide through your riad for the first half day.
  • Bring a warm layer even in summer: evenings are cool at this altitude.

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Updated October 25, 2026