Day trip Rabat from Casablanca: Royal Palace and Hassan Tower

Walk through Rabat's imperial sites and end at the Atlantic cliffs of the Kasbah

A guided day trip from Casablanca to Rabat, Morocco's capital, with private transportation and a live guide in multiple languages. You visit the Royal Palace and its fortified walls, the Hassan Tower and Mohammed V Mausoleum, then walk the Kasbah of the Udayas down to panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and Bou Regreg River. On the return, you stop at the Hassan II Mosque and finish at United Nations Square for souvenirs.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Hassan Tower30m
2. Kasbah of the Udayas40m
3. Hassan II Mosque20m
4. United Nations Square30m

Explore Rabat's Imperial Highlights

• Visit Royal Palace and surroundings
• See Necropolis of Chellah exterior
• Tour Mohamed V Mausoleum and Hassan Tower
• Explore Kasbah des Oudayas and Moorish Gardens
• Refreshment at Moorish cafe
• Admire Hassan II Mosque from outside
• Shop at United Nations Square

The experience

How do you get from Casablanca to Rabat's imperial sites without renting a car? Private transportation picks you up and handles the drive both ways: about an hour and a half each direction. The tour opens at the Royal Palace, surrounded by fortified walls that enclose the Al Fez Mosque, the Royal College and government buildings. Your guide explains what you're seeing and gives you time to photograph the exterior before moving on to the Chellah Necropolis, an ancient burial ground you view from outside.

The Hassan Tower and Mohammed V Mausoleum come next. The tower is a 12th-century minaret from an unfinished mosque. The mausoleum sits beside it under a golden cedar dome and houses the royal sarcophagus. After that, you walk through the Kasbah of the Udayas, a citadel complex over 800 years old, following its narrow alleys to a panoramic overlook where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Bou Regreg River. A stop at a Moorish café gives you tea and pastry before the return journey to Casablanca. On the way back, you pause outside the Hassan II Mosque for photographs and explanations, then finish at United Nations Square, where you have free time to browse the National Exhibition of Artisans for souvenirs.

The guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and several other languages, so communication is straightforward. The pace includes walking through the Kasbah's alleys and standing time at each major site. You'll need a moderate level of fitness for the terrain and the day's length of seven to nine hours.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your Casablanca location.
• a live guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and additional languages.
• Moroccan pastries and tea at a café in the Kasbah.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:30, 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00

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AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Child (under 12)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic and Japanese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Yahia Boukheir

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying without a car: hotel pickup and drop-off handle your transport, while a guide leads you through the Royal Palace, Hassan Tower, Kasbah, and Hassan II Mosque so you move between sites without navigating yourself.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic and Japanese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 12).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Hassan Tower and why is it worth seeing?

The Hassan Tower is a 12th-century minaret from an incomplete mosque in Rabat, standing as one of Morocco's most recognizable monuments. Your guide explains its history and you photograph it alongside the Mohammed V Mausoleum, which sits at its base.

Does the tour include lunch?

Lunch is not included, but Moroccan pastries and tea are served at a café stop in the Kasbah. You have free time at the end of the day at United Nations Square if you want to eat before returning to Casablanca.

What is the Kasbah of the Udayas like when you walk through it?

The Kasbah is a citadel complex over 800 years old with narrow alleys that open onto a panoramic overlook of the Atlantic Ocean and the Bou Regreg River. You walk through at a leisurely pace with your guide, who explains the history and points out the Andalusian Gardens before the café stop.

Is this tour accessible if I'm staying in Casablanca without a rental car?

Yes. Private transportation is included in the booking, so pickup happens at your Casablanca location and the driver returns you there at the end of the day. You don't need to arrange any transport yourself.

How long is the drive from Casablanca to Rabat?

The drive is approximately one and a half hours each way. The full tour runs seven to nine hours from pickup to drop-off, including all stops, walking time and the café break.