ResortLa Tour Hassan Palace
Centre-ville, near the Hassan Tower
★ 4.6(980)
- Andalusian architecture
- Pool
- Spa
- Walking distance to monuments
From1,850 MAD≈ €169 / night
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Rabat
Morocco’s elegant administrative capital
Often overlooked, Rabat is one of Morocco’s most rewarding cities — a UNESCO-listed capital with a stunning kasbah, royal mausoleum, and the unfinished Hassan Tower.
- Best time
- March to November
- Recommended
- 1 days
Highlights
- Kasbah des Oudayas
- Hassan Tower & Mausoleum of Mohammed V
- Chellah Roman ruins
- Mohammed VI Museum of Modern Art
About Rabat
Morocco’s capital since independence in 1956, Rabat sits at the mouth of the Bou Regreg river facing its twin city Salé. UNESCO listed Rabat in 2012 for the way modern French planning (Marshal Lyautey) fits between the 12th-century Almohad walls and a quiet, well-kept old medina. Clean, green, calm and politically central, Rabat is the easiest city in Morocco to first-time visitors — and only 1 hour from Casablanca on the Al Boraq high-speed train.
Things to do in Rabat
- Walk through the blue-and-white Kasbah des Oudayas — Andalusian Garden inside, river views over Salé from the platform.
- See the Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V — guards in red are happy to be photographed.
- Explore the Chellah — Roman, then Merinid, ruins overgrown with storks’ nests and bougainvillea.
- Visit the Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art — best modern art collection in Morocco.
- Browse the small, calm medina — easy first medina experience for first-timers.
- Cross the new pedestrian bridge to Salé for a quieter, older medina half-day.
- Walk the Corniche along the Atlantic — fresh, family-friendly.
Local tips for Rabat
- Take the Al Boraq high-speed train from Casablanca (Casa-Voyageurs) — 50 min, MAD 105 (€10) 2nd class.
- Rabat-Ville station is in the centre next to the medina — no taxi needed if you’re staying in the kasbah area.
- Visit Chellah late afternoon for the storks at golden hour.
- Rabat is the cleanest major Moroccan city — restrictions on hassle and street selling are actively enforced.
- Friday morning many sites and government buildings close early — schedule around it.
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Resort
RiadResortSofitel Rabat Jardin des Roses
Souissi
★ 4.6(1,320)
- 12 acres of gardens
- Spa
- Tennis courts
- Family-friendly
From2,200 MAD≈ €200 / night
Check ratesCars for your Rabat trip
Pick up at Casablanca Airport or any major Moroccan city.
Renault Clio 5
compact
250 MAD≈ €23 / day
- 👥 5 seats
- 🧳 2 bags
- ⚙️ manual
- ❄️ A/C
- Air conditioning
- Bluetooth
- USB charging
- Power steering
Dacia Sandero
economy
250 MAD≈ €23 / day
- 👥 5 seats
- 🧳 2 bags
- ⚙️ manual
- ❄️ A/C
- Air conditioning
- Bluetooth
- USB charging
- Spacious boot
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Rabat — frequently asked questions
How far is Rabat from Casablanca?
About 1 hour by car or 45 minutes by high-speed train (Al Boraq).
Is Rabat worth a day?
Yes — easier and calmer than Marrakech or Fes, with the kasbah, mausoleum, Chellah and modern art museum all in a small area.
Can I see Rabat as a day trip from Casablanca?
Easily — train is 45 min each way. Leave by 9am, return by 7pm.