City gate
Bab Chaafa
Rabat
- Type of placeCity gate
- WhereRabat
- From the centre2.9 km
- From Hassan Tower~30 min walk
About Bab Chaafa
Bab Chaafa is a city gate in Rabat, 2.9 km from the city centre.
It is 2.2 km from Hassan Tower, about 30 minutes on foot. Nearby you will also find Mausoleum of Mohammed V (2.4 km), The Great Mosque of Salé (490 m) and Marinid Madrasa of Salé (500 m).
For a meal or a mint tea, Café Simsy (90 m), Café la Côte (430 m) and Snack Cherkaoui (450 m) are close by. To stay in the area: Riad Dar Nawfal (230 m), Dar Ribati (420 m) and Riad Marlinea (440 m).
Around Bab Chaafa, in pictures
The best-known sights within walking distance or a short ride.
Hassan TowerTower & minaret 
Mausoleum of Mohammed VHistoric site 
The Great Mosque of SaléMosque 
Marinid Madrasa of SaléHistoric site 
St. Peter's Cathedral (Rabat)Religious site 
Bab LakbirCity gate 
Moulay Slimane MosqueMosque
Where to eat nearby
- Café
Café Simsy
90 m away
- Restaurant
Café la Côte
430 m away
- Restaurant
Snack Cherkaoui
450 m away
- Restaurant
Snack Barcelona
460 m away
- Restaurant
Restaurant Al Ghorub
610 m away
- Restaurant
Grillades De Poisson
800 m away
- Café
La perle noire
950 m away
Where to stay nearby
- Riad
Riad Dar Nawfal
230 m away
- Guesthouse
Dar Ribati
420 m away
- Riad
Riad Marlinea
440 m away
- Guesthouse
Dar Zahra
480 m away
- Riad
Riad The Repose
520 m away
- Riad
Riad à la Belle Etoile
860 m away
- Hotel
Fairmont La Marina
1.3 km away
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Questions about Bab Chaafa
- Where is Bab Chaafa?
- Bab Chaafa is a city gate in Rabat, 2.9 km from the city centre. It is 2.2 km from Hassan Tower, about 30 minutes on foot.
- What is there to see near Bab Chaafa?
- Hassan Tower (2.2 km), Mausoleum of Mohammed V (2.4 km), The Great Mosque of Salé (490 m) and Marinid Madrasa of Salé (500 m).
- Where can I eat near Bab Chaafa?
- Café Simsy (90 m), Café la Côte (430 m) and Snack Cherkaoui (450 m).
- Where can I stay near Bab Chaafa?
- Riad Dar Nawfal (230 m), Dar Ribati (420 m) and Riad Marlinea (440 m).