Cities · Full day
Rabat Day Trip
Morocco's capital — Kasbah, Hassan Tower and Chellah — in a day
Duration
Full day
Group size
1–6 travellers
Difficulty
Easy
Languages
English, French, Arabic
From / person
$130
Overview
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.
Rabat sits about an hour up the Atlantic coast from Casablanca — close enough for a relaxed day, distinct enough to feel like a different country. Morocco's quiet, green capital is a UNESCO World Heritage city, far less hectic than Fes or Marrakech.
With a private driver-guide you visit the Kasbah of the Udayas — a 12th-century fort of blue-and-white lanes above the river mouth — the unfinished Hassan Tower with its forest of broken columns, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the romantic ruins of Chellah, where Roman foundations and a Marinid necropolis share a garden full of nesting storks. Lunch by the river, then back to Casablanca by early evening.
Trip highlights
- Kasbah of the Udayas (blue-and-white medina fort)
- Hassan Tower and its field of columns
- Mausoleum of Mohammed V
- Chellah Roman ruins and Marinid necropolis
- Lunch by the Bou Regreg river
Photo gallery
Inside the trip.
Day-by-day itinerary
Casablanca → Casablanca
- 1
08:30 · Casablanca → Rabat
Atlantic motorway · ~1h, 90kmHotel pickup and a one-hour drive north up the coast to the capital.
— - 2
10:00 · Kasbah & Hassan Tower
RabatWalk the Udayas kasbah, the Andalusian gardens, the Hassan Tower and the royal mausoleum with your guide.
— - 3
13:00 · Riverside lunch
Bou RegregLunch by the river separating Rabat from Salé.
L - 4
14:30 · Chellah ruins
ChellahThe Roman-Marinid necropolis, gardens and stork colony.
— - 5
16:00 · Rabat → Casablanca
Return · ~1hDrive back down the coast, drop-off at your hotel by early evening.
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Cities & regions on this trip
You'll experience 2 destinations.
Each stop has its own deep-dive guide — geography, history, best season, things to see, and other tours that visit it. Tap any card to open its dedicated page.
Atlantic coast · Central Morocco
Casablanca
Morocco's front door — Hassan II Mosque on the Atlantic, Mauresque art-deco downtown, and the country's busiest international gateway.
Open guide
Capital · Atlantic coast
Rabat
Morocco's calm, green capital — the closest onward city to Casablanca, barely an hour up the line.
Open guideThe route
Map of Rabat Day Trip
5 stops across Cities. Distances and timings are flexible — every itinerary is reshaped to your pace.
- 1
Casablanca
Start
- 2
Kasbah of the Udayas
Rabat
- 3
Hassan Tower
- 4
Chellah
- 5
Casablanca
End
What's included
- Private hotel pickup and drop-off in Casablanca
- Air-conditioned vehicle, fuel, tolls and parking
- Licensed guide in Rabat
- All listed entrance fees
- Bottled water on board
Not included
- Lunch
- Tips for the driver and guide
- Personal shopping
What to bring
Pack light, pack smart.
- Comfortable walking shoes (medina cobblestones)
- Layers — even desert nights can drop to 5°C
- Sun hat, sunglasses, SPF 30+
- Modest cover-up for mosques and conservative areas
- Reusable water bottle (we refill on the road)
- Adaptor for Type C/E plugs (220V)
Frequently asked
Questions about this tour.
Is "Rabat Day Trip" private or a group tour?
100% private. Just you and the people you book with — your own driver, vehicle and pace from start to finish. We never pool travellers.
Can I change the dates or itinerary?
Yes. Every itinerary is a starting point. Add a day, swap a riad, change the start city — we'll re-quote in 24 hours and lock the price in writing before any deposit.
How fit do I need to be?
Easy. Light walking on medina cobblestones, plus optional activities you can opt in or out of on the day.
When should I book?
For high season (Oct–Apr) and any trip involving the Sahara or hot-air balloon, book 8–12 weeks ahead. Last-minute (under 14 days) is usually still possible with a phone call.
How long is the drive to Rabat?
About an hour each way — Rabat is roughly 90km north of Casablanca on a fast Atlantic motorway. It makes for a comfortable full day with plenty of time in the city.
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