Where is Volubilis?
The archaeological site of Volubilis is near Moulay Idriss Zerhoun, in the Meknes region, in a fertile farming region. It is visited in the open air: bring sun protection and comfortable shoes.
Opening hours
The official ticket office of the Ministry of Culture gives visiting hours of 9am to 5pm. This is a general statement for all the monuments on its online ticket office: the ministry does not specify any closing day, any particular hours or any last entry for the archaeological site of Volubilis. Check before your visit, especially during Ramadan, national and religious holidays and official events.
Entry prices
Prices of the official ticket office of the Ministry of Culture:
- foreign adult: 100 DH (about €10);
- foreign child aged 7 to 13: 50 DH;
- Moroccan or resident adult: 30 DH;
- Moroccan or resident child aged 7 to 13: 10 DH;
- free entry for Moroccans every Friday and on the first day of national and religious holidays.
The official ticket office does not specify the conditions for children under 7 or for people with reduced mobility: ask the Ministry of Culture. Prices taken from the official ticket office of the Ministry of Culture on 18 October 2026; they may change.
Ticketing: e-ticket and digital guide
You can buy your ticket at the ticket office of Volubilis on the day of your visit, or book your e-ticket in advance on MoroccoMuseum.com. The e-ticket includes:
- the entry ticket at the official price (100 DH, i.e. about €10, for a foreign adult, 50 DH for a foreign child aged 7 to 13), plus a €1.99 service fee;
- your e-ticket (electronic ticket, or e-billet) and your access to the digital guide sent by email, usually within 3 hours;
- the digital guide, included with every ticket: an illustrated visit guide, a narrative account and an audio reading of 9 points of interest, available in five languages, to use on your phone to explore the site at your own pace.
Prices taken from the official ticket office of the Ministry of Culture on 18 October 2026; they may change.
→ Book my e-ticket for the archaeological site of Volubilis
What the official ticket office says about Volubilis
According to the Ministry of Culture, the capital of Mauretania, founded in the 3rd century BC, was an important outpost of the Roman Empire and was adorned with many fine monuments. Significant remains survive in the archaeological site. The city later became, for a brief period, the capital of Idris I, founder of the Idrisid dynasty, buried nearby at Moulay Idriss.
To place Volubilis in its region, read our article Meknes and Volubilis: imperial city and forgotten Roman site.
Frequently asked questions
What is the entry price for the archaeological site of Volubilis? The official price is 100 DH (about €10) for a foreign adult and 50 DH for a foreign child aged 7 to 13. On MoroccoMuseum.com, the e-ticket adds a €1.99 service fee. Prices taken from the official ticket office of the Ministry of Culture on 18 October 2026; they may change.
How does the e-ticket work? You book online, then you receive your electronic ticket and your access to the digital guide by email, usually within 3 hours.
Is the digital guide included? Yes, it is included with every ticket: illustrated visit guide, narrative account and audio reading of 9 points of interest, in five languages, to use on your phone.
What are the visiting hours? The official ticket office of the Ministry of Culture gives visiting hours of 9am to 5pm for all of its monuments; it does not specify any closing day. Check before your visit, especially during Ramadan, holidays and official events.
Why use the digital guide on an open-air site? Because the remains are in the open air and spread out: the digital guide, with its 9 points of interest, accompanies you from one point to the next at your own pace.
