Rabat Imperial City Day Trip
Fes → Rabat → Fes (via Meknes motorway)
Overview
Rabat, Morocco’s capital and a UNESCO World Heritage city, is one of the most pleasant and relaxed cities in the country. From Fes it is around two and a half to three hours each way by motorway, so this is a long day. The train is an alternative if you prefer.
You visit the Hassan Tower, the unfinished 12th-century minaret, and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V with its guards in ceremonial uniform. You then walk through the blue and white lanes of the Kasbah of the Udayas, overlooking the mouth of the Bou Regreg river and the ocean. If time allows, the Chellah necropolis with its Roman and Merinid ruins completes the day.
Highlights
- Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V
- Kasbah of the Udayas and the Andalusian Gardens
- Views over the Atlantic and the Bou Regreg
- Chellah necropolis (time permitting)
- Rabat’s relaxed medina
Suggested itinerary
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Step 1
Early departure from Fes
Pick-up around 7:30 and drive west on the motorway.
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Step 2
Hassan Tower and Mausoleum
Visit the esplanade of columns and the royal mausoleum.
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Step 3
Kasbah of the Udayas
Walk the blue and white lanes and the Andalusian Gardens.
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Step 4
Lunch and Chellah
Lunch (not included), then the Chellah if time allows.
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Step 5
Return to Fes
Late-afternoon departure, evening arrival.
What’s included
- Return transport in a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Driver who speaks English (other languages on request)
- Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation
- Fuel, tolls and parking
Not included
- Lunch and drinks
- Entrance fees and optional activities
- Local guide fees unless stated in your quotation
- Tips and personal expenses
Practical information
Departure & arrival
Starts: Fes · Ends: Fes
- This is a long day with about 5 to 6 hours of driving in total
- Rabat can also be visited as a stop on a multi-day tour
- Final inclusions and price are confirmed in your written quotation
Frequently asked questions
Is it better to visit Rabat on the way to Casablanca?
Yes, if your itinerary continues south. Our multi-day tours include Rabat as a stop.
Can we add Meknes on the way?
A short stop is possible but makes the day very long.
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