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Rabat.

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A local view near Rabat, Morocco
A local view near Rabat, Morocco. Photograph by Holger Uwe Schmitt · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized proportionally to at most 1200 pixels wide without upscaling or a height limit; original ICC retained; EXIF orientation applied; converted to WebP high-quality photographic compression.

THE SHORTLIST

A few places worth your time.

01Culture · DAY 1 IDEA

Rabat

Chellah

A city possibly founded by Phoenicians, then occupied by Romans, before becoming a royal necropolis in the Islamic era. After being abandoned for centuries, it is now settled by a huge colony of storks. This breeding ground bubbles with bird life in spring, including a stork nest on the top of old minaret. Both Roman remains and a ruined 14th-century Islamic complex can be visited. You can walk there from the city centre, but it is a long walk.

Allow about 90 minutes · planning estimate

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02Culture · DAY 1 IDEA

Rabat

Hassan Tower and the Royal Mausoleum

Exquisite mausoleum of the current king’s grandfather, the father of Moroccan independence. Designed by a Vietnamese architect it opened in 1967. The mausoleum was built next to the 12th century Hassan Tower, which other than many columns, is all that remains of what would have been one of the largest mosques in the world at that time

Allow about 90 minutes · planning estimate

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03Neighborhoods · DAY 1 IDEA

Rabat

Medina of Salé

This medina here is generally older than the medina of Rabat, with narrower and more winding streets. It is mostly residential, but includes several religious sites , some historical buildings, and a set of medieval walls and gates.

Allow about 60 minutes · planning estimate

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04Culture · DAY 2 IDEA

Rabat

Kasbah of the Oudaias

The Kasbah is the oldest part of Rabat. It has narrow streets with cute white and blue houses, the Andalucian Gardens, the Oudaias Museum housed in a 17th century palace, and a great view of the Atlantic Ocean. The district is enclosed by old fortifications, including a large and beautiful 12th-century stone gate.

Allow about 90 minutes · planning estimate

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05Outdoors · DAY 2 IDEA

Rabat

The Beach

Rather small and not particularly appealing one. There are a couple of rustic cafes. Also surfing gear is available for rent here.

Allow about 60 minutes · planning estimate

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A note before you go. Start with Chellah, then decide whether Hassan Tower and the Royal Mausoleum deserves a separate visit rather than rushing both. The suggested days are an editable grouping, not a timed tour. Visit allowances exclude transfers, meals and queues; confirm the exact entrance and current visiting arrangements for The Beach before setting off.

Reference material retrieved 2026-10-19. Suggested days and time allowances are editorial starting points. Check the linked visitor information for opening hours, access, and reservations.

BEFORE YOU SET OFF

A more practical kind of plan.

Getting your bearings

There is a tram every 10 min during the week and every 20 min during Sunday. One of the stations (Mohammed V - Gare de Rabat) is located exactly just in front of the downtown train station (Gare de Rabat-Ville). It is a good way of getting around. Maps are available in every station.

Build a route that makes sense

Chellah and Hassan Tower and the Royal Mausoleum are about 1.8 km apart in a straight line. Use the route link to compare the actual streets or transport connections before putting both in the same morning; the measurement is not a walking distance or a transfer estimate.

A LITTLE STRUCTURE. ROOM FOR DISCOVERY.

Your Rabat plan.

Add a few stops, choose your days, and leave space between them.

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Location, map & reference details

Find your bearings.

Country
Morocco
Area
Rabat-Salé-Kénitra
Time zone
Africa/Casablanca
Coordinates
34.0132, -6.8326

Geographic reference: GeoNames, CC BY 4.0.

Rabat

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Reference credits & reuse

This city guide includes selected, abridged material by Wikivoyage contributors, adapted under CC BY-SA 4.0. The adapted guide text is available under the same license; photographs and website design retain their separate terms. Selected and abridged reference descriptions; operational prices and timetables omitted. Elsewhere added the shortlist, geographic grouping and planning notes.

Reference material retrieved 2026-10-19. It is community-edited background, not firsthand reporting or a live opening-hours service.

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