Private Rabat tour in green taxi: Hassan Tower, Kasbah, Mausoleum

Three hours through Rabat's layers: fortress, minaret, royal tomb and living medina

A private half-day tour of Rabat by green taxi covers the Kasbah of the Udayas, Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Chellah ruins, the Marina, Royal Palace exterior and the Old Medina, with a professional driver and optional live guide in English or French. Children from age 2 are welcome. Pickup is included and travel time fits within the three-hour duration.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Kasbah of the Udayas30m
2. Hassan Tower15m
3. Mausoleum of Mohammed V15m

Explore Rabat's historic and cultural sites

• Visit Kasbah of the Udayas
• Walk through Andalusian Gardens
• Stop at Marina of Rabat for photos
• See Hassan Tower and ruins
• Visit Mausoleum of Mohammed V
• Explore ancient ruins of Chellah
• View Royal Palace exterior
• Stroll through Old Medina

The experience

The tour moves through Rabat in a private green taxi, the city's signature transport, with a professional driver who knows the route and the stops. You start at the Kasbah of the Udayas, a 12th-century fortress at the mouth of the Bou Regreg river, and walk through its Andalusian Gardens: a landscaped oasis with fountains, jasmine and orange blossoms created during the French colonial period. From there the taxi takes you past the modern Marina of Rabat for photos of the waterfront and cityscape, then to Hassan Tower, the 44-meter minaret commissioned in the 12th century by Sultan Yacoub al-Mansour, where you see the ruins of an unfinished mosque and columns across a wide esplanade.

The Mausoleum of Mohammed V comes next: a white marble monument in traditional Moroccan style, with intricate mosaics, carved wood and gold leaf inside, holding King Mohammed V and his two sons. You pass the gates and grounds of the Royal Palace, the official residence visible from outside, then move into the Old Medina: a maze of narrow streets filled with traditional souks selling jewelry, textiles, spices and fresh produce, where local artisans work in open stalls. The tour also includes Chellah, an ancient archaeological site just outside the city walls with Roman streets, Islamic minarets and gardens dating back to the Phoenician and Roman eras. Entry is 7 euros per person.

A live guide in English or French is available as an option at checkout. The three-hour duration includes all travel time between stops, and the taxi picks you up from your hotel or meeting point. Infants sit on an adult's lap. The pace suits all fitness levels.

What’s included

• Private transportation in a green taxi.
• professional driver.
• pickup from your hotel or meeting point.
• stops at the Kasbah of the Udayas with Andalusian Gardens, Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Chellah archaeological site, Marina of Rabat, Royal Palace exterior and Old Medina.
• optional live guide in English or French at checkout.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day12 departure times: the first at 00:00, the last at 20:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 to 80 years) · Infant (2 to 17 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 31 pickup points.Operator's directions: “Our driver will be waiting for you at the main entrance of the cathedral in a blue tuk-tuk.”

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.

Paid on siteUS$ 8.02

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by abdou tours

Is this one for you?The private taxi keeps the group to your party alone, and the fixed three-hour window fits the major sites into a half-day without rushing between them. Choose the optional guide if you want context for each stop. Without one, you move at your own pace and explore the medina and gardens on your own terms.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (2 to 17 years).

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 Kasbah of the Udayas and why is it worth the stop?

The Kasbah of the Udayas is a 12th-century fortress at the river mouth with narrow blue and white streets, Andalusian Gardens and views of the Atlantic Ocean. Walking through its ancient alleys gives a direct sense of Rabat's oldest quarter and its cultural layers.

Can I go inside the Royal Palace during the tour?

The Royal Palace is the official residence of the King of Morocco and interior access is restricted. The tour includes a stop to admire its impressive gates and surroundings from outside, which offers insight into Rabat's role as the political capital.

Is there a guide included, or do I travel with just the driver?

A professional driver is included in every tour. A live guide in English or French is optional and can be added at checkout. Without one, the driver navigates the stops and you explore at your own pace.

How much does entry to Chellah cost?

Chellah, the ancient archaeological site with Roman and Islamic ruins, charges 7 euros per person for admission. This is not included in the tour price and is paid separately at the gate.