An easy two-day, train-only trip from the capital to the medieval medina of Fes: a morning of Rabat's highlights, the scenic rail journey east, and a deep day in Fes el-Bali before returning.
Day by day
Your 2-day plan
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Day 1
Rabat morning, train to Fes
A morning of the Kasbah of the Udayas and the Hassan Tower, then the ONCF train east from Rabat-Ville through Meknes to Fes — about three hours. Evening at the Bab Bou Jeloud blue gate and a rooftop dinner overlooking the medina.
- Kasbah of the Udayas
- Hassan Tower
- Rabat–Fes train
- Bab Bou Jeloud
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Day 2
Fes el-Bali & return
A guided morning through Fes el-Bali — the Bou Inania Medersa, the Kairaouine, the Chouara tanneries and the souks — then the afternoon train back along the Fes–Meknes–Rabat line.
- Bou Inania Medersa
- Kairaouine University
- Chouara tanneries
- Fes to Rabat train
Good to know
Practical notes
- Rabat-Ville to Fes runs several times a day on ONCF; the trip is roughly 3 hours through Salé, Kenitra and Meknes.
- Book first class for a reserved seat on busy departures, and buy tickets a day ahead in summer.
- A licensed guide for Fes el-Bali is well worth it on a short visit — the medina is a genuine labyrinth.
Frequently asked
How long is the train from Rabat to Fes?
Around 3 to 3.5 hours on the ONCF intercity line, passing through Salé, Kenitra and Meknes, with several daily departures from Rabat-Ville.
Can you visit Fes from Rabat in 2 days?
Yes — take a morning train across, see the Bab Bou Jeloud area that evening, spend the next morning in Fes el-Bali with a guide, and return on an afternoon train. No car needed.
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