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The Hassan Tower in Rabat and the rows of column stumps of the unfinished mosque around it, under a blue sky

Rabat Day Trip from Casablanca

A full-day private excursion an hour north up the Atlantic coast to Morocco's UNESCO capital — the blue-and-white Kasbah of the Udayas, the Hassan Tower and Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the Roman-Marinid ruins of Chellah, with a guide and hotel pickup.

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Photo: Timothy A. Gonsalves, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A Rabat day trip from Casablanca is a full-day private excursion about an hour north up the Atlantic coast to Morocco's capital — a UNESCO World Heritage city that is far quieter and greener than Marrakech or Fes. The day takes in the blue-and-white Kasbah of the Udayas above the river mouth, the Hassan Tower and the white-marble Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the Roman-Marinid ruins of Chellah with their famous stork colony. This tour collects you from your Casablanca hotel, walks you through the sights with a local guide, and has you back by early evening — fixed-quoted in writing within 24 hours, with entrance fees included.

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One real, fully private day trip — see the full itinerary, timings and what's included, or tailor it with a stop in Salé across the river or a longer custom route.

Rabat Day Trip

A full-day private trip to the capital, an hour north of Casablanca: the blue-and-white Kasbah of the Udayas, the Hassan Tower and royal mausoleum, and the Roman-Marinid ruins of Chellah.

Full day · 1–6 travellers · Casablanca

Fixed written quote within 24 hours

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The capital in a day

  1. The Kasbah of the Udayas

    A 12th-century fortress of whitewashed, blue-painted lanes set on the bluff where the Bou Regreg river meets the Atlantic. Inside the walls are the calm Andalusian gardens and a clifftop café looking out to sea — one of the prettiest corners of any Moroccan city.

  2. Hassan Tower & the Mausoleum of Mohammed V

    The unfinished 12th-century minaret of Hassan, surrounded by a field of broken columns from a mosque that was never completed. Facing it across the esplanade stands the white-marble Mausoleum of Mohammed V, guarded by mounted royal sentries — the modern heart of the capital.

  3. The ruins of Chellah

    A walled garden where Roman foundations and a 14th-century Marinid necropolis sit side by side, half-swallowed by figs and wildflowers. It is best known for the storks that nest on its minaret and crumbling walls — a quiet, romantic counterpoint to the city.

A cobbled lane of white houses with blue-painted lower walls in the Kasbah of the Udayas, Rabat
Photo: Jorge Láscar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The Hassan Tower in Rabat and the rows of column stumps of the unfinished mosque around it, under a blue sky
Photo: Timothy A. Gonsalves, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

What's included

Private hotel pickup in Casablanca
Door-to-door collection and drop-off in your own air-conditioned vehicle — never a shared coach.
A local guide in Rabat
A guide who speaks English or French, on the capital's Roman, Marinid and royal history — not a memorised script.
All listed entrance fees
Tickets to the sites on your itinerary, such as the Kasbah of the Udayas and Chellah, are included — no queuing to buy them on the day.
Vehicle, fuel, tolls & water
Fuel, motorway tolls, parking and bottled water on board are all covered in the price.

Lunch, tips and personal shopping aren't included. The natural lunch stop is a relaxed meal by the Bou Regreg river between Rabat and Salé, which you pay for yourself.

Who the Rabat day trip is for

  1. Travellers who've already seen Casablanca

    If you've done the mosque and the medina and have a free day, the capital is the most rewarding short trip within easy reach — a genuine change of scene, and only about an hour up the coast.

  2. History & UNESCO-site lovers

    Rabat's old city, kasbah and monuments are inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. In one day you move from Roman Sala to a Marinid necropolis to a working royal capital.

  3. Travellers wanting a calmer Morocco

    Rabat is green, ordered and unhurried — far gentler than the crush of Marrakech or Fes. A good day for anyone who wants culture without the hard sell of the big-tourist medinas.

  4. Families and easy-paced days

    Flat, walkable lanes in the kasbah, short distances between sights, and a private vehicle you control means you set the pace and the stops — comfortable for mixed-age groups.

Practical details

Route & drive time
About 90km north of Casablanca, roughly an hour each way on the Atlantic motorway. Times vary with traffic out of the city — we build in margin.
Timing
A full day. Pickup is usually mid-morning, with the kasbah and Hassan Tower before lunch and Chellah after, and a relaxed return so you're back in Casablanca by early evening.
Lunch by the river
The classic stop is a riverside lunch by the Bou Regreg between Rabat and Salé. Lunch is at your own cost; your guide can point you to a good table.
Booking & changes
We confirm the itinerary and a transparent price in writing first. Ask to add Salé across the river, or to tailor the route, and we'll re-quote.

Rabat day trip: your questions

How far is Rabat from Casablanca?
Rabat is roughly 90km north of Casablanca, about an hour each way along the Atlantic motorway. That leaves a comfortable full day to walk the kasbah, see the Hassan Tower and Chellah and have a relaxed riverside lunch before driving back — you're collected from your hotel in the morning and back by early evening.
What will I see in Rabat in a day?
The classic day covers the three headline sights: the blue-and-white Kasbah of the Udayas above the river mouth, the Hassan Tower with its field of columns and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V opposite, and the Roman-Marinid ruins of Chellah with their stork colony. A riverside lunch by the Bou Regreg usually sits in the middle of the day.
Is Rabat worth a day trip from Casablanca?
Yes — it's Morocco's capital and a UNESCO World Heritage city, yet far quieter and greener than Marrakech or Fes. Being only about an hour up the coast, it's an easy, low-stress full day that adds a very different side of Morocco to a Casablanca stay.
Is this a private tour or a shared group?
Fully private. You travel with your own driver and guide and the people you book with — never pooled with strangers. With one to six travellers you set the pace, choose your lunch stop and can ask to linger longer at the kasbah or Chellah.
Is lunch included?
Lunch isn't included, which keeps the price down and lets you choose. The natural stop is a relaxed lunch by the Bou Regreg river that separates Rabat from Salé, and your guide can recommend a good table — you simply pay for your own meal. Entrance fees, transport and water are all covered.
Can I combine Rabat with another stop?
Yes. Rabat pairs naturally with its twin city Salé across the river, and the day can be tailored to your interests or folded into a longer private itinerary. Tell us when you book and we'll quote a custom version — the standard day is the round trip from and back to Casablanca.

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