Private Rabat Tour from Casablanca: Chellah & Hassan Tower

Step into Rabat’s history as you explore Kasbah, Hassan Tower, and Chellah’s ruins with a local guide.

A private tour from Casablanca to Rabat with a local guide covers the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Hassan Tower, Chellah archaeological site, the Kasbah of the Udayas and the old Medina over 3.5 hours. The tour includes entry to both the mausoleum and Chellah, air-conditioned transport with WiFi, bottled water, and pickup from your Casablanca hotel. You choose a morning or afternoon departure. A valid passport is required for mausoleum entry.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Mausoleum of Mohammed V30m · entry included
2. Hassan Tower45m
3. Kasbah of the Udayas1h

Explore Rabat's historic landmarks

• Visit Mausoleum of Mohammed V
• View Royal Palace exterior and gardens
• See Hassan Tower and mosque ruins
• Explore Chellah Necropolis ruins and gardens
• Walk through Kasbah of the Udayas
• Stroll along historic city walls

The experience

The tour starts with hotel pickup in Casablanca and heads to Rabat's Mausoleum of Mohammed V, a grand Islamic structure built between 1961 and 1971 with white onyx tombs beneath a large dome and intricate marble work designed by Vietnamese architect Nguyen Viet Thu. From there, you pass the Royal Palace (the official residence of Morocco's king, built in the 1980s with traditional Moroccan architecture and ornate ironwork) before reaching Hassan Tower, a 44-meter minaret from the 12th century that stands beside the ruins of an unfinished mosque, decorated with calligraphy and geometric patterns.

Chellah, a fortified necropolis with Roman and Islamic origins, anchors the middle of the day: you walk through serene gardens past Roman temples and tombs that span centuries. The Kasbah of the Udayas, a 12th-century citadel, follows next: a maze of narrow streets with white and blue walls, small houses and flower-filled courtyards, plus a mosque and museum. You also walk the 12th-century sandstone fortifications that ring the old city, which give views over the Medina and surrounding area.

Your guide speaks English, French or Arabic and travels with you throughout. The vehicle is air-conditioned with WiFi on board, and bottled water is provided. Morning and afternoon departures are available. Pick the time that suits the rest of your Casablanca schedule.

What’s included

• Pickup from your Casablanca hotel.
• entry to the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and Chellah archaeological site.
• air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi.
• bottled water.
• knowledgeable guide in English, French or Arabic.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in English, French or Arabic14:00 and 15:00

Guide in English, French or Arabic09:00

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 14:00 and 15:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, French and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Book the morning departure if you want to start early and finish by early afternoon, or the afternoon tour if you're arriving in Casablanca later or prefer to explore the city first. The 3.5-hour pace keeps all five major sites within a single outing, so you see Rabat's landmarks without splitting the day across multiple bookings.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, French and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What is the Mausoleum of Mohammed V like inside?

The mausoleum is a grand Islamic structure with white onyx tombs situated beneath a large dome, surrounded by intricate marble work and calligraphy. Entry is included in the tour, though you'll need a valid passport to enter.

Can I walk around the Kasbah of the Udayas on my own, or does the guide lead the whole time?

The guide leads you through the Kasbah's narrow streets, white and blue walls, and flower-filled courtyards, pointing out landmarks like the mosque and museum. The tour structure keeps you with the group throughout the day.

How much time do you spend at Chellah?

Chellah is a key stop on the itinerary where you walk through the fortified necropolis and its gardens past Roman temples and tombs. The exact time at each site is paced to fit the 3.5-hour tour overall.

Does the tour include lunch or meals?

Lunch and food are not included in the tour price. Bottled water is provided, and public transportation options are available nearby if you want to grab a meal during the day.

What's the difference between the morning and afternoon departures?

Both follow the same route and stops. You choose the morning tour or afternoon tour based on what fits your schedule in Casablanca.