Private Boat Tour Rabat: Bouregreg River with Brunch

See Rabat's landmarks from the water, at your own pace after the tour ends

A private guided boat tour along the Bouregreg River in Rabat takes you past Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, the Grand Theatre, and Kasbah des Oudaias in 90 minutes. Your captain shares the history and stories of each site as the boat passes. Hotel pickup is included. Brunch with Moroccan sweets, salty snacks, tea, coffee and water comes on the option you choose at checkout. Children from age 1 are welcome, and the river current is calm enough that seasickness is unlikely.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private boat tour of Rabat landmarks

• Pickup from hotel
• Cruise past Mausoleum of Mohammed V
• Pass by Hassan Tower
• View Africa's biggest theater from boat
• Reach Kasbah of the Udayas
• End tour and free exploration

The experience

What makes this tour different from walking the medina is the vantage point: you see the monuments from the water, where the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and Hassan Tower, the symbol of Rabat, frame themselves against the skyline. The boat passes close enough to the Grand Theatre for you to take in its scale, then reaches the Kasbah des Oudaias, the fortified quarter that marks Rabat's oldest settlement. Your guide speaks English or French and fills in the history as you move downriver, so you're not just watching landmarks pass but understanding what they are.

The 90-minute cruise includes hotel pickup, which means no negotiating transport to the dock. If you book the brunch option, you'll have Moroccan sweets and salty snacks, tea, coffee and bottled water aboard. Once the boat returns, you're free to explore on your own: no fixed schedule for the rest of your day. The operator notes that the Bouregreg is a canal with almost no rough water, so seasickness is not a realistic concern, though they recommend using the toilet before boarding.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup.
• 90-minute private guided boat cruise along the Bouregreg River.
• passes by the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Hassan Tower, Grand Theatre and Kasbah des Oudaias.
• live guide in English or French.
• bottled water and soft drinks.
• Moroccan brunch with sweets, salty snacks, tea and coffee on the Brunch Included option.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guided Rabat Tour by Private BoatGuide in English or French · No fixed time

Brunch IncludedGuide in English or French · No fixed timeMeal/Brunch: Enjoy a tasty brunch alongside your cruise, featuring Moroccan sweets and savory snacks, tea and coffee, bottled water, and soft drinks.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (14 to 80 years) · Child (6 to 13 years) · Infant (1 to 5 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Marina Bouregreg Luxury Servive

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see Rabat's major landmarks without walking the medina, and if having the boat to yourself matters more than a lower price. The private boat means no strangers on board and no fixed schedule after you return. You explore at your own pace for the rest of the day.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 13 years); Infant (1 to 5 years).

What does the brunch include on the Bouregreg River tour?

Brunch comes with Moroccan sweets, salty snacks, tea, coffee and bottled water. Soft drinks are also available. It's included on the Brunch Included option only.

Does the tour pick me up from my hotel in Rabat?

Yes, hotel pickup is included on all departures. The boat returns to the dock afterward, and you're free to spend the rest of your day however you like.

What is Hassan Tower and why is it important?

Hassan Tower is considered the symbol of Rabat and one of the most famous sites in Morocco. Your guide will explain its history and significance as the boat passes it on the river.

How long does the private boat tour take?

The tour lasts 90 minutes from start to finish, including the time spent cruising past all four main landmarks and the Kasbah des Oudaias.