Rabat Travel Guide
Rabat is Morocco's political capital and one of its most elegant cities. In 2012 it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in its entirety — the only Moroccan city with this distinction. Unlike Marrakech or Fes, Rabat has a calm, refined atmosphere with wide avenues, beautiful gardens and an unhurried pace of life.
The city's top sights include the iconic Hassan Tower and Mohammed V Mausoleum, the blue-and-white Kasbah of the Udayas overlooking the sea, and a historic medina. Rabat is also an ideal starting or ending point for Morocco circuits. You Morocco Tours designs private tours from Rabat to Casablanca, Chefchaouen, Fes, Meknes and beyond.
Top Things to See & Do
🕌 Hassan Tower & Mausoleum
Visit the unfinished 12th-century Hassan Tower and the magnificent Mohammed V Mausoleum — Rabat's most iconic landmark and a masterpiece of Moroccan craftsmanship.
🏰 Kasbah of the Udayas
Explore the blue-and-white Andalusian kasbah overlooking the estuary — its garden, narrow lanes and sea views make it one of Morocco's most photogenic spots.
🏛️ Chellah Necropolis
Walk through the beautiful ruined Roman and Merinid site outside the city walls — particularly stunning when the storks nest in the ancient minarets.
🌊 Atlantic Corniche
Stroll along Rabat's Atlantic seafront, relax at beach cafés and enjoy ocean sunsets — a pleasant contrast to the busy imperial city sights.