Fez to Rabat: Private Day Trip & Almohad Palaces

Rabat's Almohad Gates & Hassan Tower: A Day from Fez

You get picked up from your Fez hotel and driven to Rabat for a full day exploring Almohad fortifications, Hassan Tower, the Udayas Kasbah, and Royal Palace grounds with a private driver. Lunch is on your own, and you return to Fez by evening. Hotel pickup and bottled water are included. No group waits or fixed schedule.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Rabat's historic and cultural sites

• Travel from Fez to Rabat
• Visit Almohad walls of Udayays Kasabah
• See Bab Oudaïa gate
• Relax in Moorish fashion yard
• Have lunch
• Walk to Hassan Tower
• Visit Chella Necropolis site
• See the Majestic Royal Palace
• Explore Al Mechoaur and gardens

The experience

The Bou Regreg river cuts Rabat in half, and that's where the day starts. Your driver picks you up from your Fez hotel and the two of you drive north toward the Atlantic coast. It's about two hours each way, which means you get real time in the city instead of rushing through it. Once you arrive, the itinerary moves through layers: first the old fortifications and gates built by the Almohad dynasty, then the newer colonial-era quarters, then the sites that matter most. Hassan Tower, the Royal Palace grounds, and the Udayas Kasbah with its blue-and-white streets and views back toward the water.

Bab Oudaïa is the gate that stops you first. It's a thick, majestic entrance to the kasbah, all Almohad military design. The kind of thing that makes you understand why this dynasty built empires. Your driver takes you through the kasbah's narrow lanes, which are quieter than Fez's medina and lined with cafés where locals actually sit. There's a Moorish garden courtyard where you can pause before heading toward Hassan Tower, an incomplete mosque that never got finished because the founder died mid-construction. It's been standing that way for centuries, half-built and somehow more interesting because of it.

After lunch (which you arrange, though your driver knows the spots), the day moves to Chella, an ancient necropolis site with its own walls and history layered underneath, and then to the Royal Palace exterior. You won't go inside, but the Islamic architecture and the gardens surrounding it are visible from the street. The whole private day trip from Fez to Rabat is structured so you're not herded through crowds. It's you, your driver, and the sites. Bottled water is included, and the driver handles all the navigation, which means you're not squinting at a map or negotiating transport between stops.

The drive back to Fez takes the same two hours, so you're back at your hotel by evening. If you've got a free day and want to see what an imperial city actually looks like, not just hear about it, this is the way to do it without renting a car or figuring out local transit.

What’s included

• Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Fez, private vehicle transport to and from Rabat, bottled water throughout the day, local taxes, and fuel surcharge.
• The driver leads you through the Udayas Kasbah, Bab Oudaïa gate, Hassan Tower, the Chella necropolis, and the Royal Palace grounds.
• Lunch is not included but your driver can suggest restaurants.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 to 80 years) · Child (5 to 17 years) · Infant (under 5)

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 39 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Morocco travels

Is this one for you?Best for travelers with a full day free who want to see Rabat's main Almohad and royal sites without arranging their own transport or navigating between stops: the private vehicle and driver take both off your hands.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 17 years); Infant (under 5).

How long is the drive from Fez to Rabat?

About two hours each way.

Is lunch included?

No, but your driver can recommend restaurants. You choose where and when to eat.

Can I visit inside the Royal Palace?

No, the palace is not open to visitors. You see the exterior and surrounding gardens from the street.

What is Hassan Tower?

An incomplete Islamic mosque built during the Almohad dynasty. Construction stopped when the founder died, and it has remained unfinished for centuries.

Is this tour suitable for people with mobility concerns?

The tour involves walking through the medina, kasbah streets, and archaeological sites. Discuss any specific concerns with the provider before booking.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, private vehicle transport, bottled water, local taxes, and fuel surcharge.