diff --git a/fabfile.py b/fabfile.py
index f5f77a9d8..58a7f0faf 100644
--- a/fabfile.py
+++ b/fabfile.py
@@ -15,8 +15,8 @@ def clean():
 
 
 def docs():
-    local('sphinx-build -b html docs/ .')
-
+    with lcd('docs'):
+        local('make html')
 
 def test():
     local('py.test -x')