Rabat Tourist Attractions

Rabat Airport in Morocco benefits from the increased number of visitors who want to discover the country's rich history, beautiful beaches, and diverse landscape. The Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V are two landmarks near the airport.

The city has several internationally renowned landmarks, including the Chellah Necropolis and the Kasbah des Oudaias. Music Festival Mawazine, Jazz in Rabat, and the Gnawa & World Music Festival are just a few annual events to celebrate local culture.

Outdoor enthusiasts can go on camel treks in the Sahara desert, mountain biking in the Atlas Mountains, or hike through olive groves and verdant valleys in Morocco. Water sports enthusiasts will enjoy surfing at Essaouira Beach and kayaking in El-Haouzia Gorge.

With so much to see and do, it's no surprise that Rabat Airport continues to draw in more tourists yearly. Visit getyourguide.com for more information on tourist attractions and activities in Morocco.

From Marrakech: Imperial Cities of Morocco 3-Day Tour

Join a 3-day tour highlighting Casablanca, Fez, Rabat, and Morocco's other old imperial cities that depart from Marrakesh. Spend two nights at a beautiful hotel while traveling in the comfort of a private car and taking advantage of your local guide's undivided attention.

Day 1: Azrou, Béni Mellal, Marrakech, Ifran, and Fez

Leave Marrakech and travel through a lush area home to baboon monkeys as you traverse the Atlas Mountains. The road goes to the Beni Mellal dam, surrounded by hills and vibrant fields.

Drive to Ifrane, referred to in Morocco as "Little Switzerland," one of the world's cleanest and most fascinating cities, after stopping to capture lovely pictures in the cedar forest. Before checking into your accommodation with half-board for the night, take a quick city tour of Fez.

Day 2: Chefchaouen - Fez

After breakfast in your hotel, get ready to continue your tour through Fez's maze-like streets and see the country's first medina, founded in the seventh century and home to souks, palaces, mosques, Koranic schools, and mellahs.

To reach the stunning Berber city of Chefchaouen:

• Go across the Rif Mountains.
• Spend time strolling through Chaouen's whitewashed streets with your guide, taking in the lively people.
• Stay the night at a neighborhood riad.

Day 3: Chefchaouen, Rabat, Casablanca, and Marrakech

Visit Rabat to see the king's house and the country's capital. Visit the King Mohammed V Mausoleum at the Hassan Tower. The grand Hassan II mosque, the largest mosque in the world, is then visited in Casablanca.

Rabat: Full-Day Trip from Casablanca

Day travel to Rabat, Morocco's capital, from Casablanca. The first stop on the city tour is to the Royal Palace (Dar El Makhzen) to take in the architecture within the palaceture. Several government buildings are in the palace, including the Prime Minister's Office, Imperial College, and Ahl Fas Mosque.

Visit the Hassan Tower and Mohamed V University. Take a trip to the Mohamed V Mausoleum and admire the beautiful tilework on the tomb's walls.

Visit the Kasbah next. Stroll down Rue des Consuls, the city's most visually appealing thoroughfare. Explore the stores along Souika Street, Rabat's old city's most popular shopping area.

Rabat: Full-Day Trip from Casablanca

You will be picked up from your accommodation at 9:00 and driven the 1.5 hours to Volubilis, an old Roman city. Volubilis, a Roman ruin in the center of a fertile plain, is Morocco's most well-preserved archaeological site.

Amazingly, several mosaics have been restored and are still on display. In 1997, it was recognized as a World Heritage site by Unesco. Amazing Roman ruins await you, complete with homes, baths, an oil mill, government structures, and breathtaking vistas over the valley.

After that, continue for another 40 minutes to Meknes, where you can stop for lunch. Visit the ancient medina's markets and winding streets after lunch. Dar Jama Museum was established in 1920 in a palace constructed in 1882 by the influential Jama family. Two served as viziers to Sultan Moulay Al Hassan I.

Items made from cedarwood, silver, textiles, and native clay are also displayed. Orange trees provide shade in the tranquil Andalusian garden and patio.

In addition to the main square and the royal stables, visitors will witness the Bab Al Mansour Gate. Afterward, you'll be dropped off at your Rabat hotel around 6:30 p.m.

Rabat: Private Guided City Walking Tour

Private guided walking tours of Rabat, Morocco. Learn about the history of Morocco's capital as you visit notable landmarks, including the Kasbah of the Udayas and the Hassan Tower.

Begin your private tour of Rabat by meeting your guide in the city's historic heart. Experience the green city's rich history as you visit its most important landmarks on a guided tour.

Take a stroll down Mohamed V Avenue while on your trip. Explore the Kasbah of the Udayas, a monument recognized as a World Heritage monument by UNESCO. Check out the Royal Mausoleum and the towering Hassan Tower from the outside.

Take a stroll through the medina and see the local culture firsthand. After a morning of sightseeing, you and your guide can decide on a restaurant for lunch before returning to your hotel.

From Rabat: Highlights Day Trip to Chefchaouen

Join us for a full-day trip to the picturesque mountain village of Chefchaouen. Check out the Laundries of Chefchaouen, the Outa Hammam Square, and the Medina while you're here. Visit the Alcazaba and the Great Mosque for some spiritual inspiration.

One of the main Spanish army bases was in Chefchaouen. This city was the site of the 1956 ceremony that marked the official transfer of sovereignty from Spain to Morocco.

Chefchaouen is now a major tourist hub, so people from all over Morocco have moved there, especially from the south.

From Rabat: Tangier Day Tour by High-Speed Train with Guide

Take the fast train from Rabat Agdal station to Tangier. Just outside the station, a driver/guide bearing a sign with your name will be ready to take you to your destination for the day. The interesting city of Tangier, a crossroads between Africa and Europe since Phoenician times, and its environs are yours to explore now.

Take panoramic views of the Strait of Gibraltar and the Atlantic Ocean from the top of the Spartel Cape, a 1000-foot-high peninsula. The next stop is Hercules' Caves, where you can see incredible formations and learn about the myths surrounding the legendary Greek hero.

The tour then moves to the Kasbah and Old Medina, right in the city's heart. Explore the lively stores stocked with beautiful handmade goods. See the Grand Socco and the towering Minaret. Artists and writers like Matisse, Camille Saint Saens, and Paul Bowles once frequented this massive bazaar. After the tour, your driver will take you back to Rabat via train.