Rabat, Morocco - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-10-13

Morocco's coastal capital balances royal tranquility and rich imperial heritage along the Atlantic Ocean. It offers charming blue-and-white medina alleys in an ancient fortress alongside modern museums and grand monuments.

Top things to do in Rabat

Things to do in Rabat include Kasbah of the Udayas, Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for Rabat

Here is what 3 days in Rabat look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1Arrival at noon

Stops
5
  1. 1
    Hassan TowerHassan
    200 m
  2. 2
    Mausoleum of Mohammed VHassan
    1.2 km
  3. 3
    St. Peter's Cathedral
    300 m
  4. 4
    Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary ArtMuseum · Centre Ville
    350 m
  5. 5
    Bank Al-Maghrib MuseumMuseum
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Day 2

Stops
4
  1. 1
    National Archaeological MuseumMuseum
    2.1 km
  2. 2
    Andalusian GardensKasbah des Oudaias
    100 m
  3. 3
    Kasbah of the UdayasKasbah des Oudaias
    550 m
  4. 4
    Rabat BeachBeach · Al Marsa
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Day 3Return at noon

Stops
2
  1. 1
    Chellah
    1.5 km
  2. 2
    Royal Palace of RabatTouarga
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Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Rabat?

Kasbah of the Udayas, Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Chellah Necropolis, Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Royal Palace of Rabat and 9 more. Kasbah of the Udayas: Picturesque 12th-century fortress featuring striking blue-and-white streets and panoramic ocean views.

What can you do in 3 days in Rabat?

Day 1: Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, St. Peter's Cathedral, Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art. Day 2: National Archaeological Museum, Andalusian Gardens, Kasbah of the Udayas, Rabat Beach. Day 3: Chellah, Royal Palace of Rabat.

Which areas should you explore in Rabat?

The itinerary for Rabat runs through Hassan, Centre Ville, Kasbah des Oudaias, Al Marsa and Touarga.

Which museums are worth visiting in Rabat?

Museums worth visiting in Rabat: Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (Centre Ville), National Museum of Jewelry (Kasbah des Oudaias), Museum of History and Civilizations, Bank Al-Maghrib Museum and National Archaeological Museum.

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