Rabat Guided City Tour: Mausoleum, Hassan Tower & Kasbah

Walk through seven centuries of Moroccan history in a single morning

A guided city tour of Rabat covering the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Royal Palace, Hassan Tower, Bab Chellah, Andalusian Gardens, Kasbah des Oudaias and the Medina, with hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide. The tour lasts four hours and includes private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle. Entrance fees to attractions are not included.

The experience

The tour starts at your hotel and moves through Rabat's landmarks in sequence. You'll begin at the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, the white marble monument honoring Morocco's past kings, then pass the Royal Palace: viewable from outside for its architecture and regal setting, though entry is not permitted. Hassan Tower comes next, an unfinished minaret from the 12th century that stands as a marker of the city's medieval ambition. Your guide walks you through Bab Chellah, an ancient fortress and necropolis where Roman and Islamic layers sit side by side in the same stone.

The route then opens into the Andalusian Gardens, a quieter stretch where you can move at your own pace through planted grounds, before climbing into the Kasbah des Oudaias. This fortress district sits above the Atlantic with narrow streets painted in blue and white, flower-filled corners, and views down to the water. The tour ends at the Medina's ancient walls, the old city center where markets pulse with activity: colors, scents, and the rhythm of daily commerce that has run through these streets for centuries.

Your driver speaks English and manages the transport. A local guide leads you through each stop. The vehicle is air-conditioned, and pickup and drop-off happen at your hotel. Four hours covers the full route without rushing, though you move between sites rather than lingering long at any one. Entrance fees to individual attractions are separate from the tour price.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• local guide.
• professional English-speaking driver.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (18 to 80 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Audio guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

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.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Things To Do in Fez

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a guide explaining Rabat's monuments (the Mausoleum, Palace exterior, Hassan Tower, and Bab Chellah) as a group moving through a set route, rather than exploring independently.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

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 Mausoleum of Mohammed V and why does the tour start there?

The Mausoleum of Mohammed V is a white marble monument honoring Morocco's past kings and sits as one of Rabat's most recognizable landmarks. The tour begins here because it anchors the city's modern identity and sets the historical frame for the stops that follow.

Can I go inside the Royal Palace of Rabat?

No, entrance to the Royal Palace is not permitted. The tour includes a view of its exterior, where you can see its impressive architecture and regal setting from outside the gates.

What makes Hassan Tower different from other minarets in Morocco?

Hassan Tower is an unfinished minaret from the 12th century, which is what sets it apart. It was never completed, but its remarkable craftsmanship remains visible in the stonework and proportions, making it a striking historical marker in the city skyline.

Is the Kasbah des Oudaias worth the climb?

The Kasbah des Oudaias sits on a hilltop above the Atlantic Ocean with views down to the water. Its narrow streets are painted in blue and white, lined with flowers, and the fortress itself dates back centuries, so the climb rewards you with both the vantage point and the district's character.

How much time do I spend walking versus sitting in the vehicle?

The tour is four hours total and includes transport between seven stops. You walk through each site at a moderate pace without lingering long at any single location. The balance favors movement through the city over extended time at one spot.