Rabat Guided City Tour: Hassan Tower & Mausoleum Mohammed V

White onyx tombs beneath a dome: inside the Mausoleum of Mohammed V

A guided city tour of Rabat covers the medieval Kasbah of the Udayas, Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V with its intricate marble work, and the Chellah Necropolis in a single morning or afternoon. A knowledgeable local guide leads the route in English, French or Arabic, with hotel pickup included, an air-conditioned vehicle and bottled water provided. Bring your passport for access to the Royal Palace viewing point.

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 King's Palace exterior and gardens
• See Hassan Tower and mosque ruins
• Explore Chellah Necropolis ruins and gardens
• Walk through Andalusian-style traditional garden
• Tour Kasbah of the Udayas
• Walk along historic city fortifications

The experience

You have a free afternoon or morning in Rabat, and a guide meets you at your hotel to drive the capital's main sites without planning the stops yourself. The tour moves through the medieval Kasbah of the Udayas (a 12th-century citadel with narrow streets, white and blue walls, and flower-filled courtyards), then to Hassan Tower, a 44-meter minaret built in the 12th century during the Almohad dynasty, standing beside the ruins of an unfinished mosque. The tower carries intricate calligraphy and geometric patterns carved into its stone.

The Mausoleum of Mohammed V is the centerpiece: built between 1961 and 1971 by Vietnamese architect Nguyen Viet Thu, it holds the king's tomb in white onyx beneath a large dome, with marble work and Islamic architectural detail throughout. You'll also see the Royal Palace from the outside (a 1980s residence with traditional Moroccan ornate ironwork and tilework), and walk the Chellah Necropolis, a fortified site with Roman temple ruins and tombs set in serene gardens. A 20th-century Andalusian garden with a reflecting pool, orange trees and fountains rounds out the route. The air-conditioned vehicle includes WiFi and bottled water. Your guide speaks English, French or Arabic.

Morning and afternoon departures both fit the same sites into roughly four hours. You'll need your passport for the Royal Palace viewing point. Public transportation is nearby if you prefer to add stops on your own time after the tour ends.

What’s included

• Knowledgeable guide in English, French or Arabic.
• air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi on board.
• bottled water.
• hotel pickup included.

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 (1 to 2 years): 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.

Paid on siteUS$ 8.14

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Choose the morning departure if you want to see the sites before the midday heat, or the afternoon option if your first hours in Rabat are booked for arrival or rest. Both fit the same four-hour route, so the choice is yours to make based on when you're ready to move.

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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 (1 to 2 years): free.

Can I choose a morning or afternoon departure for the Rabat city tour?

Yes. Both morning and afternoon options cover the same sites (Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Kasbah of the Udayas and Chellah Necropolis), so you can pick the time that fits the rest of your day.

What is the Mausoleum of Mohammed V like inside?

The mausoleum holds King Mohammed V's tomb in white onyx, positioned beneath a large dome. The interior features intricate marble work and Islamic architectural detail throughout, designed by Vietnamese architect Nguyen Viet Thu and completed in 1971.

Will the tour include the Royal Palace?

You will view the Royal Palace from the outside and enjoy the surrounding gardens. Visitors are not permitted inside. You'll need to bring your passport to access the viewing point.

Is hotel pickup included in the tour price?

Yes, pickup from your hotel is included in the tour. The guide meets you there and returns you after the route ends.

How tall is Hassan Tower and when was it built?

Hassan Tower stands 44 meters tall and was begun in the 12th century during the reign of Almohad ruler Yacoub al-Mansour. It sits adjacent to the ruins of an unfinished mosque and features intricate decorative details in calligraphy and geometric patterns.

What should I bring for this tour?

Bring your passport for access to the Royal Palace viewing point. Bottled water is provided on the air-conditioned vehicle, and the guide will have you covered for the four-hour route through the city.