Rabat walking tour: Hassan Tower, Kasbah & Mausoleum

Walk Rabat's waterfront, palaces and gardens on one route

A guided walking tour of Rabat covering the Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Kasbah of the Udayas, and the Andalusian Garden, led by a female guide in English. The tour starts at Rabat Ville train station and includes a walk along the Marina in neighboring Salé, where your guide explains the region's 17th- and 18th-century piracy history. The route takes roughly two and a half hours and is suitable for all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Mausoleum of Mohammed V15m
2. Hassan Tower15m
3. Kasbah of the Udayas20m

Guided walking tour of Rabat city

• Meet at Rabat ville train station
• Visit cathedral with mixed architecture
• Explore Mausoleum of Mohammed V
• Meet in front of Hassan Tower
• Walk along Sale Marina, learn piracy history
• Visit Andalusian Garden in Kasbah of Oudayas
• Visit Kasbah of Oudaya, enjoy ocean view

The experience

The tour begins at the main entrance of Rabat Ville train station with a brief introduction to the city and country. From there, you'll move through Rabat's central monuments: the Hassan Tower, one of the city's most important structures; the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, an architectural landmark of the modern Alaouite dynasty located in Yacoub Al Mansour square; and a cathedral notable for its blend of Muslim and Catholic architectural styles. The guide leads on foot through each site, providing historical context and cultural detail at each stop.

The route crosses into Salé, Rabat's twin city, where you walk along the Marina while learning about the piracy activities that took place between the 17th and 18th centuries. You'll then enter the Kasbah of the Udayas and visit the Andalusian Garden, an oasis of plants and traditional design tucked within the kasbah's heart. The tour ends at the kasbah's edge, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Bouregreg River.

Your guide is a female tour guide who leads in English and offers perspective on Rabat from a local standpoint. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need them. The walking pace is steady but manageable for all fitness levels, though the itinerary involves continuous movement across the city's main districts.

What’s included

• Tour guide in English.
• entry to the Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Kasbah of the Udayas, and Andalusian Garden.
• walk along the Marina in Salé with historical commentary on the city's piracy heritage.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except TuesdayDepartures at 10:30 and 15:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (14 to 75 years) · Under 14: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 8 · max 6 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.Operator's directions: “Our meeting point will be in front of Rabat ville train station”

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

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Titi

Is this one for you?The tour is a continuous walk across Rabat's districts with no breaks for sitting, so it suits travelers comfortable with steady movement on foot for two and a half hours. Your guide is a female local who leads in English and shapes the experience around her perspective on the city.

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Top questions

What is the Hassan Tower and why is it important to Rabat?

The Hassan Tower is one of the most important monuments in Rabat. It stands in Yacoub Al Mansour square on the opposite side of the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, overlooking the Bouregreg River, and is a central stop on this walking tour.

Can I visit the Kasbah of the Udayas on this tour?

Yes, the Kasbah of the Udayas is the final stop on the tour. You'll walk through it and visit the Andalusian Garden inside, ending at the kasbah's edge where you can see the Atlantic Ocean meeting the Bouregreg River.

How long does the tour take?

The tour lasts roughly two and a half hours and covers multiple landmarks across Rabat and Salé on foot.

What is the Andalusian Garden like?

The Andalusian Garden is located in the heart of the Kasbah of the Udayas and serves as an oasis within the city. It features a great variety of plants and maintains an authentic traditional appearance.

Does the tour include information about Salé?

Yes, you'll walk along the Marina in Salé, Rabat's twin city, and your guide will explain the region's history of piracy activities that occurred between the 17th and 18th centuries.