# Fes with a day in Meknes

[Canonical itinerary](<https://zukio.com/trips/africa/single-base-plus-day-trip/fes-with-a-day-in-meknes-z0500/>)

Add a nearby city or landscape while keeping one overnight base

- Region: Africa
- Trip format: Single base + day trip
- Nights: 6
- Interests: History, Design, Food & Drink, Business

## Route and nights

- Fes · 6 night(s)

Tradeoff: A day trip avoids repacking. Check the last return option and whether the travel time is worth the outing.

Compare: Local transit, rail, ferry or road for the outing as applicable

## Day-by-day agenda

Suggested schedule. Times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.

### Day 1 · Fes

- 15:00 to 15:45 · Check in or drop off your bags · Fes Marriott Hotel Jnan Palace
- 16:05 to 17:30 · Get oriented around your hotel and find a workable route to the Medina · Fes el Bali area. Keep this outing optional if you arrive late.
- 18:15 to 19:45 · Dinner near your hotel · Ville Nouvelle, Fes
Overnight: [Fes Marriott Hotel Jnan Palace](<https://www.hotels.com/ho235094/fes-marriott-hotel-jnan-palace-fes-morocco/>) · Fes

### Day 2 · Fes

- 08:10 to 09:00 · Breakfast near your hotel · Ville Nouvelle, Fes
- 09:30 to 12:00 · Explore the public Medina trade streets from Bab Bou Jeloud · Bab Bou Jeloud, Fes. Keep a clear exit route and confirm access before entering historic buildings. [Official information](<https://www.visitmorocco.com/en/travel/fez>)
- 12:15 to 13:30 · Lunch near the Medina gate · Bab Bou Jeloud, Fes
- 14:00 to 16:45 · Walk toward the historic public squares and return by a simpler route · Bab Bou Jeloud, Fes
- 18:45 to 20:10 · Dinner near your hotel · Ville Nouvelle, Fes
Overnight: [Fes Marriott Hotel Jnan Palace](<https://www.hotels.com/ho235094/fes-marriott-hotel-jnan-palace-fes-morocco/>) · Fes

### Day 3 · Fes

- 08:10 to 09:00 · Breakfast near your hotel · Ville Nouvelle, Fes
- 09:30 to 12:00 · Compare zellij tilework in public historic spaces · Fes Medina. Ask before photographing craftspeople or entering working areas. [Official information](<https://www.visitmorocco.com/en/travel/fez>)
- 12:15 to 13:30 · Lunch around the Medina · Fes Medina
- 14:00 to 16:45 · Visit a craft workshop only with the maker’s agreement · Fes Medina
- 18:45 to 20:10 · Dinner near your hotel · Ville Nouvelle, Fes
Overnight: [Fes Marriott Hotel Jnan Palace](<https://www.hotels.com/ho235094/fes-marriott-hotel-jnan-palace-fes-morocco/>) · Fes

### Day 4 · Meknes

- 07:45 to 10:00 · Travel from Fes to Meknes, Morocco · Meknes, Morocco. Choose a confirmed transport option. Move this window to fit the actual route and opening hours.
- 10:10 to 12:00 · Walk the public imperial city sites around Bab Mansour · Meknes, Morocco. Check rail and local transport, plus restoration access at the monuments. [Official information](<https://www.visitmorocco.com/en/travel/meknes>)
- 12:15 to 13:25 · Lunch near the old center · Meknes, Morocco
- 13:40 to 15:10 · Explore the old streets or visit one confirmed open interior · Meknes, Morocco
- 15:25 to 18:10 · Return to Fes · Fes. Confirm the return before booking activities and allow extra time if traffic varies.
- 18:45 to 20:10 · Dinner near your hotel · Ville Nouvelle, Fes
Overnight: [Fes Marriott Hotel Jnan Palace](<https://www.hotels.com/ho235094/fes-marriott-hotel-jnan-palace-fes-morocco/>) · Fes

### Day 5 · Fes

- 08:10 to 09:00 · Breakfast near your hotel · Ville Nouvelle, Fes
- 09:30 to 12:00 · Walk the food market lanes and choose an open bakery or produce stall · Fes Medina. Check individual stall and kitchen hours. [Official information](<https://www.visitmorocco.com/en/travel/fez>)
- 12:15 to 13:30 · Have a regional lunch in the Medina · Fes Medina
- 14:00 to 16:45 · Walk through the old streets or pause for tea · Fes Medina
- 18:45 to 20:10 · Dinner near your hotel · Ville Nouvelle, Fes
Overnight: [Fes Marriott Hotel Jnan Palace](<https://www.hotels.com/ho235094/fes-marriott-hotel-jnan-palace-fes-morocco/>) · Fes

### Day 6 · Fes

- 08:10 to 09:00 · Breakfast near your hotel · Ville Nouvelle, Fes
- 09:30 to 12:00 · Explore public trade streets around the souks · Fes Medina. Treat purchases as optional and ask about photos or access. [Official information](<https://www.visitmorocco.com/en/travel/fez>)
- 12:15 to 13:30 · Lunch near the old center · Fes Medina
- 14:00 to 16:45 · Learn about one traditional workshop through a confirmed visit or use a public route · Fes Medina
- 18:45 to 20:10 · Dinner near your hotel · Ville Nouvelle, Fes
Overnight: [Fes Marriott Hotel Jnan Palace](<https://www.hotels.com/ho235094/fes-marriott-hotel-jnan-palace-fes-morocco/>) · Fes

### Day 7 · Fes

- 08:15 to 09:00 · Breakfast near your hotel · Ville Nouvelle, Fes
- 09:15 to 09:45 · Check out and collect your bags · Fes Marriott Hotel Jnan Palace
- 10:00 to 10:45 · Optional final stop near your hotel · Ville Nouvelle, Fes. Skip the extra stop if you need the time for departure.