Private Rabat Imperial City Day Trip from Casablanca

Casablanca, Morocco
Duration7h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Rabat is an hour and a half up the coast from Casablanca and the quietest of Morocco's four imperial cities: a working capital of wide avenues and gardens rather than a tourist town. Your English speaking driver/guide handles the motorway, the parking and the order of the stops, so the day is yours.

You begin at the Royal Palace, seen from the public approaches. Then Chellah, the surprise of the day: a walled Marinid necropolis built over the Roman town of Sala Colonia, where fourteenth century minarets stand among columns almost two thousand years old, with storks nesting on top.

Next is the Hassan Tower, the stump of what was meant to be the world's largest minaret when work stopped in 1199, facing the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. The Kasbah of the Udayas follows, a twelfth century fortress of blue and white lanes with an Andalusian garden and Atlantic views. The day closes in the Rabat medina.

Entrance fees are paid on the day. Return to Casablanca in the late afternoon.

What's included

  • Fuel and Tolls
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • WiFi on board
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Personal English-Speaking professional Driver/Guide
  • Meals
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees

What to expect

  1. Royal Palace of Rabat
    45m
    See the ceremonial seat of the Moroccan monarchy from the public approaches, which give a sense of the scale of the complex and its ceremonial gate.
  2. Chellah Rabat
    1h
    A walled Marinid necropolis built over the Roman town of Sala Colonia, where fourteenth century minarets and tombs stand among Roman columns and foundations, with storks nesting on the ruins.
  3. Hassan Tower
    1h
    The unfinished minaret of what was meant to be the largest mosque in the world when work stopped in 1199, standing over a field of broken columns, with the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and its carved cedar, zellij and white marble facing it across the esplanade.
  4. Kasbah des Oudaias
    45m
    A twelfth century fortress above the mouth of the Bou Regreg whose lanes are painted blue and white, with an Andalusian garden inside the walls and a terrace looking out to the Atlantic and across to Sale.
  5. Medina of Rabat
    30m
    The capital's walled old town, smaller, calmer and far less touristed than the medinas of Fes or Marrakech, with everyday workshops and markets rather than tourist stalls.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Your Welcome Pickups driver will meet you at your selected pickup location at the scheduled time and will wait for up to 30 minutes after pickup time. If you experience any delays, please contact your driver as soon as possible using the contact details provided before your tour.

Prior to pickup, you'll receive your driver's name, phone number, and vehicle details, making it easy to identify them upon arrival. Your professional local driver will be happy to assist with luggage and help ensure a comfortable and seamless experience throughout your tour.

Please note that this sightseeing tour cannot begin, end, or include stops at airports, ports, or train stations.

If you have any special requirements - such as traveling with a service animal, extra luggage, or needing additional assistance - please let us know when booking so we can best accommodate your needs.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Throughout your private tour, your knowledgeable local driver will share stories, historical insights, and insider tips to help you experience the destination beyond the typical tourist route. While drivers are not licensed to accompany guests inside museums or archaeological sites, they will provide recommendations, useful context, and local suggestions before each stop so you can make the most of your free time exploring independently.
  • As every city is dynamic, some attractions may occasionally be closed due to holidays, maintenance work, religious events, or special occasions. If this happens, your driver will gladly recommend suitable alternatives to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience.
  • Our tours are designed with flexibility and personalization in mind, allowing you to decide which attractions you’d like to enter and which you prefer to admire from the outside. Unless otherwise stated, entrance tickets are not included, giving you the freedom to tailor the experience to your interests and pace. Your driver will adapt the itinerary according to local conditions, timing, and your preferences to create a seamless and stress-free sightseeing experience.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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