Private TukTuk Tour Rabat: Medina, Hassan Tower, Udayas

Ride through Rabat's blue-and-white Kasbah streets and Roman ruins in a TukTuk driven by someone who lives here.

A private three-hour TukTuk tour of Rabat led by a local driver, covering the Kasbah of the Udayas, Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Chellah's archaeological site, and the old medina. You travel by TukTuk through the city's historic neighborhoods and vibrant streets, stopping at landmarks and walking through gardens and narrow passageways while the driver shares local knowledge and stories.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each2 stops

1. Hassan Tower15m
2. Mausoleum of Mohammed V15m

Explore Rabat's historic and cultural sites

• Visit Kasbah of the Udayas
• Walk through Andalusian Gardens
• Stroll along Marina Rabat
• See Hassan Tower
• Visit Mausoleum of Mohammed V
• Explore Chellah archaeological site
• View Royal Palace gates
• Discover Old Medina

The experience

You're dropped off in Rabat with a free afternoon or a first morning in the city, and three hours to see beyond the usual tourist route. A private TukTuk (a three-wheeled vehicle that moves through tight streets faster than a car) picks you up and takes you through neighborhoods a guidebook doesn't cover. Your driver is a local who navigates the medina's narrow alleys and knows which corners hold the best views and the quietest moments.

The route moves between old and new Rabat. You'll see the Kasbah of the Udayas perched above the Atlantic Ocean and the Bou Regreg River, walk its blue-and-white streets, and sit in the Andalusian Gardens among orange trees and fountains. The Hassan Tower (Rabat's 12th-century symbol, built as an incomplete minaret surrounded by hundreds of stone columns) stands across from the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, where royal guards in traditional dress stand watch over intricate mosaics and carved marble. You'll also visit Chellah, an ancient site mixing Roman ruins with medieval Islamic structures, set inside gardens where storks nest among the stones. The old medina itself is the heart of the tour: narrow streets filled with local markets, artisan workshops, and cafés where everyday Moroccan life happens without the crowds of other cities.

The TukTuk is private, so the pace and stops are yours to set. You're not herded through on a schedule with other groups. Children from age one are welcome, and infants sit on an adult's lap. Public transportation options are nearby if you want to extend the day on your own, and the Chellah entry fee (7 euros) is optional. Your driver will let you decide whether to go inside or view it from the gates.

What’s included

• Private transportation by TukTuk.
• access to the Kasbah of the Udayas, Andalusian Gardens, Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the old medina.
• a local driver who shares stories and insights about the city and its neighborhoods.

Before you book

Lasts 3h, runs every day, 8 start times, from US$ 32 per person, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 17:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (1 to 17 years)

GroupPrivate

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.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 7.98

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?Book this tour if you have a free afternoon or morning and want to move through Rabat's neighborhoods at your own pace without joining a group schedule. The TukTuk's size and your driver's local knowledge let you reach the medina's narrow streets and quieter corners that larger tour vehicles can't access, and you can decide whether to enter Chellah or skip it based on your energy and time.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 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 actually like to walk through?

The Kasbah is a 12th-century fortress perched above the ocean with narrow blue-and-white streets, a peaceful atmosphere, and panoramic views over the river and coast. Walking through it feels like stepping into a charming coastal village where history and daily life blend together.

Can I see inside the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, or just look from outside?

You can enter the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. It's an architectural masterpiece decorated with intricate mosaics, carved marble, and a beautifully sculpted cedar wood ceiling, and royal guards in traditional dress are stationed there, adding to the solemn and majestic atmosphere.

What makes Chellah different from other archaeological sites?

Chellah combines Roman ruins with medieval Islamic structures all within peaceful gardens surrounded by fortified walls. Storks nest there, flowers bloom along hidden pathways, and the calm surroundings feel far removed from city noise, making it a quiet journey through different civilizations.

Is the old medina crowded with tourists, or is it still an authentic local space?

Rabat's old medina is the vibrant heart of traditional life but stays more relaxed and authentic than the busier medinas of other Moroccan cities. Its narrow streets are filled with local markets, artisan workshops, and cafés where you can discover everyday Moroccan life and taste local flavors without heavy tourist crowds.

How does traveling by TukTuk change what I see compared to a regular car tour?

A TukTuk is a three-wheeled vehicle that moves through tight streets and narrow alleys faster and more nimbly than a car, letting your driver navigate the medina's passages and reach corners a larger vehicle can't access. You're also more open to the street atmosphere and sounds around you as you move through the city.