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The 12 Best Day Trips from Meknes

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 12 good day trips from Meknes, Morocco, led by Rabat, Fes, Salé. The closest is Khemisset, about 55 min by car, and 3 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Meknes at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Rabat119 km W1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Fes53 km E1 hrHalf-day trip
Salé117 km W1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Kenitra104 km NW1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Taza146 km E2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Khemisset49 km W55 minHalf-day trip
Ksar El Kebir127 km N2 hrFull-day trip
Khenifra107 km S1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Oued Zem149 km SW2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Sidi Slimane54 km NW1 hrHalf-day trip
Tiflet70 km W1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Sefrou67 km E1 hr 15 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Meknes

  1. 1

    Rabat, Morocco

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car119 km west of Meknes3 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for Addax.

    Also nearby: Temara, Salé Al Jadida.

  2. 2

    Fes, Morocco

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car53 km east of Meknes2 hr round trip

    Also nearby: Fès al Bali.

  3. 3

    Salé, Morocco

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car117 km west of Meknes3 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for Jardins exotiques de Bouknadel.

  4. 4

    Kenitra, Morocco

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car104 km north-west of Meknes3 hr 20 min round trip
  5. 5

    Taza, Morocco

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km east of Meknes4 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    Khemisset, Morocco

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car49 km west of Meknes1 hr 50 min round trip
  7. 7

    Ksar El Kebir, Morocco

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car127 km north of Meknes4 hr round trip
  8. 8

    Khenifra, Morocco

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km south of Meknes3 hr 20 min round trip
  9. 9

    Oued Zem, Morocco

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car149 km south-west of Meknes4 hr 40 min round trip
  10. 10

    Sidi Slimane, Morocco

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car54 km north-west of Meknes2 hr round trip
  11. 11

    Tiflet, Morocco

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car70 km west of Meknes2 hr 40 min round trip
  12. 12

    Sefrou, Morocco

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car67 km east of Meknes2 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Meknes to Rabat

A realistic pace for Rabat, 119 km from Meknes. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Meknes
  2. 09:20Arrive in Rabat (1 hr 50 min drive)
  3. 09:35Addax
  4. 11:35Lunch
  5. 12:50Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Rabat
  6. 15:20Head back to Meknes
  7. 17:10Home in Meknes

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Meknes?
The best day trips from Meknes are Rabat, Fes, Salé, Kenitra, Taza. The closest is Khemisset, about 55 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Meknes?
Khemisset is the closest, 49 km west of Meknes, roughly 55 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Meknes?
3 places are within about an hour's drive of Meknes: Khemisset (55 min), Fes (1 hr), Sidi Slimane (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Meknes for a day out?
Rabat is the largest city in day-trip range, 119 km west of Meknes and about 1 hr 50 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Meknes?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Oued Zem at 149 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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