Private Rabat Day Trip from Fes: Kasbah, Hassan Tower & Mausoleum

UNESCO sites, a royal mausoleum, and the medina in one morning and afternoon

A private day trip from Fes to Rabat takes you through Morocco's capital in a single journey, with a live guide in English, Spanish, Italian or French and hotel pickup included. You'll spend four hours exploring the Kasbah of the Udayas, the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, the Andalusian Gardens and the medina, with the remaining time devoted to the two-and-a-half-hour drive each way.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Rabat's historic and cultural sites

• Depart from Fes to Rabat
• Visit Kasbah of the Udayas
• See Hassan Tower and Mausoleum of Mohammed V
• Walk through Andalusian Gardens
• Stroll Rabat's bustling medina

The experience

If you're based in Fes and have a full day free, this trip solves the logistics of reaching Rabat and seeing its main sites without renting a car or navigating shared transport. The drive itself takes two hours and thirty minutes each way, leaving you four hours on the ground to move through the landmarks. Your guide meets you at your hotel, handles the route, and walks you through each stop in the order that makes sense for the day.

The Kasbah of the Udayas is a UNESCO World Heritage site built into narrow alleys with blue and white walls. From there you move to the Hassan Tower, an unfinished minaret that stands as a regal monument, and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, which showcases the architectural precision Morocco is known for. Between the formal sites, you'll stroll the Andalusian Gardens (a quiet, planted space in the heart of the city), and finish with a walk through Rabat's medina, where the pace and the vendors shift to show you how locals move through their day. The vehicle is air-conditioned and bottled water is provided. Lunch is on your own.

The one-way journey from Fes is two hours and thirty minutes, so the full day runs eight to nine hours door to door. Service animals are welcome, and the itinerary suits all fitness levels, though you'll be on your feet for the four hours in Rabat itself.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• bottled water.
• a live guide in your choice of English, Spanish, Italian or French.
• hotel pickup in Fes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 08:30, 09:00 and 09:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (5 to 90 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Nice Morocco Trips

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying in Fes and want a guided day trip that covers Rabat's main sites in four hours: enough for the Kasbah, Hassan Tower, mausoleum, and medina, but not for lingering or exploring beyond them.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Italian.

How much time do I actually spend in Rabat on this day trip?

Four hours. The remaining time in the eight to nine hour day is split between the two-and-a-half-hour drive from Fes to Rabat and the return journey.

What is the Kasbah of the Udayas?

The Kasbah of the Udayas is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Rabat known for its narrow alleys and striking blue and white architecture. It's the first stop after you arrive in the city.

Will I have time to eat lunch during the day trip?

Lunch is not included in the itinerary, so you'll need to arrange and pay for it on your own during the four hours you spend in Rabat.

Does the price include pickup from my hotel?

Yes, hotel pickup in Fes is included, and your guide will meet you there at the start of the day.