Private day trip to Rabat from Casablanca: Hassan Tower & Kasbah

Kasbah des Oudaias & Hassan Tower walking tour through centuries of Moroccan history

A private day trip from Casablanca to Rabat with a multilingual driver-guide covers the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Hassan Tower, Kasbah des Oudaias, Chellah Forest, Royal Palace grounds and Corniche in seven to eight hours. Hotel pickup is included, the itinerary can be customized, and the air-conditioned vehicle carries bottled water and WiFi. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Hassan Tower1h
2. Kasbah of the Udayas45m

Explore Rabat's main attractions

• Visit Hassan Tower
• Explore Kasbah of the Udayas
• Discover Chellah Fortress
• See the Royal Palace
• Walk along the Corniche

The experience

If you land in Casablanca and have a day before moving on, or you're staying nearby and want to see Morocco's capital without arranging a car, this tour picks you up from your hotel and drives you north to Rabat. The driver is a guide who speaks English, Spanish, Italian or French, so the stops are not silent walks. You get the context for what you're standing in front of. The day runs seven to eight hours, which means you see the main sites without racing through them.

The itinerary hits five major stops. Hassan Tower is the minaret of a 12th-century mosque that was never finished. It stands alone in the center of the city and is one of the first things you recognize about Rabat. The Kasbah des Oudaias is a fortified compound built in the same century and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You walk through the gates and the narrow streets where the Alaouite dynasty built one of their first palaces. Chellah is a fortress that holds Roman remains and a medieval Muslim necropolis, also on UNESCO's list. The Royal Palace is the official residence of the Moroccan royal family and the seat of government, though the interior is not open to visitors. You see the exterior and the grounds. The Corniche is the waterfront promenade where locals walk in the evening. The route also passes the Mausoleum of Mohammed V.

Because it's a private tour, you can ask the guide to linger at a site or skip one if something else interests you more. The itinerary is customizable. The vehicle is air-conditioned, bottled water is provided, and there's WiFi on board if you need to stay connected. If you're traveling with infants or small children, you can bring a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available.

What’s included

• The tour includes hotel pickup from Casablanca.
• a multilingual driver-guide in English, Spanish, Italian or French.
• an air-conditioned vehicle.
• bottled water.
• and WiFi on board. You can customize the itinerary to suit your interests.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to2h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 30 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 7

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

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Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're traveling solo or with a partner and want to see Rabat's main sites without driving yourself or navigating group schedules. The private format means the pace and stops are yours to shape, and the guide's knowledge of the city makes the history and context clear at each site.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Italian.

Can I customize the stops on this private day trip to Rabat?

Yes, the itinerary is customizable, so you can ask the guide to spend more time at a site that interests you or skip one in favor of something else. The driver-guide will work with your preferences during the day.

Is the Royal Palace interior included in the tour?

The Royal Palace interior is not open to visitors, but the tour includes the exterior and grounds so you can see the official residence of the Moroccan royal family and understand its role in the capital.

What is the Kasbah des Oudaias and why is it on the itinerary?

The Kasbah des Oudaias is a 12th-century fortified compound in Rabat and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It contains one of the first palaces built by the Alaouite dynasty, which still reigns in Morocco, and its narrow streets and gates are central to understanding the city's history.

Does the tour include hotel pickup from Casablanca?

Yes, pickup from your Casablanca hotel is included in the tour price, so you don't need to arrange transport to the meeting point.

What should I bring or know before the tour starts?

Bottled water and WiFi are provided on board, and the vehicle is air-conditioned. The tour lasts seven to eight hours and is suitable for all fitness levels. If you're traveling with infants or small children, you can bring a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available.