Rabat

Day Trips

Depart from Rabat Agdal railway station on a high-speed train to Tangier. Upon arrival, meet your driver and guide for the day who’s waiting for you just outside the train station holding a sign with your name. From here, begin your adventure around the fascinating city of Tangier and its surroundings, which has been a gateway between Africa and Europe since ancient Phoenician times. With your expert local guide, visit the Spartel Cape, a 1000 feet high promontory with breathtaking views across the Strait of Gibraltar and the Atlantic Ocean. Next, discover the wonders of Hercules' Caves and listen to the legends of this Greek hero who is believed to have rested here. The tour returns to the hustle and bustle of the city and onto the Kasbah and Old Medina. Wander around the vibrant shops, full of stunning craft work and handmade souvenirs. Visit the imposing Minaret, as well as the Grand Socco, a large marketplace which once accommodated famous artists and writers such as Matisse, Camille Saint Saens, and Paul Bowles. At the end of the tour, your driver will drop you off at the train station for your return ride to Rabat.

After pickup from your hotel, you will drive for 1.5 hours to reach the ancient city of Volubilis. Enjoy a 2-hour visit of this incredible ancient Roman city with its houses, baths, oilery, government buildings, and the scenic views it offers over the valley. Next, drive 40 minutes to  Meknes, where you will have a break for lunch. After lunch, explore the markets and narrow streets of the centuries-old medina. You will see the royal stables, the Bab Al Mansour gate and the main square. You will then be driven back to Rabat, where you will be dropped off around 6:30 PM.

Enjoy a picturesque day at lake Dayet Erroumi and take a hike around this idyllic lake. Partake in a delicious picnic lunch before kayaking across the crystal water of the lake. Escape the Hussle of the city as you leave Rabat at 9:00AM and take in the natural scenery on the drive to the peaceful waters of Dayet Erroumi where you will arrive at 10:30 AM. Hike around the lake and take some photos of the landscapes. Next, enjoy a hearty picnic in the woods. After lunch, kayak over the peaceful water until 4:00 PM. Spend some leisure time around the lake until you head back to Rabat at 6:00 PM

The day begins with pickup from your accommodation in Fes or Meknes and travels via the highway to the capital of Morocco, Rabat. As you enter the city, admire views of the coastline and the distinctive red walls which line 5 km of the capital. Follow your guide through the Medina and into one of the city’s most authentic souks. Wander though the colorful stalls, soaking up the unique sights, smells, and sounds that surround you while mingling with the locals going about their day. Next, visit the Oudayas Kasbah, a fascinating UNESCO World Heritage Listed site which dates back to the twelfth century. Later, head to the Hassan Tower to marvel at its four facades, decorated in shades of pink and gray. After the tower, see the remains of the Old Mosque and the Mausoleum of Mohamed V, a masterpiece of traditional Moroccan architecture which is home to an array of valuables. From here, travel to the Royal Palace where you can learn about the king of the Merinides dynasty. Once you’ve worked up a bit of an appetite, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before the return journey to your accommodation.