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Blue and white lane inside the Kasbah of the Udayas in Rabat Private

Private Casablanca to Rabat Day Trip: Kasbah, Hassan Tower & Chellah

Morocco's calm, elegant capital is about an hour from Casablanca. See its kasbah, royal monuments and Roman ruins in one easy private day.

  • 1 day
  • Casablanca
  • Private
  • From J$ 16,992 (€95) per person
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Overview

Rabat is the city many visitors skip, and the one many later wish they had seen. This Casablanca to Rabat day trip takes you about an hour up the coast to Morocco’s capital, a UNESCO-listed city that feels clean, green and unhurried. Here you can explore a real medina without the pressure of busy souks, walk the blue and white lanes of the Kasbah of the Udayas and stand beside the royal mausoleum guarded by horsemen in uniform.

The day is private, so your driver waits while you explore and adapts the order of the stops to the weather and to your energy. History fans love the Chellah, where Roman ruins and a medieval necropolis share a garden full of storks. Photographers love the view over the river Bou Regreg from the kasbah walls.

It is an excellent choice for a free day before or after a longer itinerary. If you want Rabat as part of a bigger trip, it is already built into our 4-day imperial cities tour from Casablanca.

Highlights

  • Kasbah of the Udayas and its Andalusian garden
  • Ocean and river views from the kasbah walls
  • Hassan Tower, the unfinished 12th-century minaret
  • Mohammed V Mausoleum and its royal guards
  • Chellah: Roman ruins, a medieval necropolis and nesting storks
  • A relaxed stroll through Rabat's medina

Itinerary

  1. Day 1 Casablanca – Rabat – Casablanca

    Morning: Pickup at your Casablanca hotel and a drive of roughly an hour along the coast to Rabat. Start at the Kasbah of the Udayas, a fortified quarter above the mouth of the river. Walk its whitewashed and blue lanes, look over the Atlantic from the old ramparts and rest in the Andalusian garden.

    Late morning: Visit the Hassan Tower, the minaret of a huge mosque that was never finished, and the Mohammed V Mausoleum next to it, where the king's father and grandfather are buried.

    Midday: Free time for lunch in the medina or by the river.

    Afternoon: Explore the Chellah, a walled site where Roman streets and the tombs of a medieval dynasty sit among fig trees and stork nests. Finish with a short walk through the medina and its covered market streets, then return to Casablanca by the late afternoon.

    Overnight: — (day trip) Meals: Not included

Prices

Price per person by group size
TravelersStandard
1 traveler J$ 33,984 (€190)
2 travelers J$ 16,992 (€95)
3 travelers J$ 11,448 (€64)
4 travelers J$ 8,586 (€48)
5 travelers J$ 6,797 (€38)
6 travelers J$ 5,724 (€32)
7 travelers J$ 5,009 (€28)
8 travelers J$ 8,586 (€48)

Prices in euros per person. The amount in your currency is an estimate; payment is processed in USD. Some peak-season dates carry a supplement; you will see it when you pick a date.

Included

Included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking driver
  • Pickup and drop-off at your Casablanca hotel or riad
  • All stops shown in the itinerary
  • Bottled water in the vehicle

Not included

  • Entrance fee to the Chellah
  • Lunch and drinks
  • Local guide in Rabat (available on request)
  • Tips
  • Travel insurance

Planning your Casablanca to Rabat day trip

Pickup: around 9:00 a.m. in Casablanca; return around 5:00–6:00 p.m. Pickup from Casablanca airport is possible if you land early. Pace: easy to moderate; expect cobbled lanes and some steps in the kasbah and the Chellah. What to bring: sun hat, comfortable shoes, a light layer for the coastal breeze and cash in dirhams for the entrance fee.

Who it suits: history lovers, families and repeat visitors who want a calmer side of Morocco. If you are deciding how to divide your days between cities, our guide on how many days you need in Morocco helps you plan.

What our travelers say

Highly recommended!

We had an amazing 4-day overland trip from Fes to Marrakech with Morocco Excursions, and I can’t recommend this company highly enough — especially our guide and driver, Hassan. From the moment he picked us up, we felt completely safe and taken care of. Hassan is a fantastic driver — something we appreciated even more after meeting other t…

Spencer R

Moroccan journey

My family and I planned our own 10-day itinerary in Morocco. We hired a car with a driver to travel with us and enjoy everything Morocco has to offer. Salem, our driver, was a great person: kind, always available, and not just our driver — he suggested things to do, places to see and where to stay, and explained his traditions and culture…

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Viaje marroquí

Mi familia y yo organizamos nuestro propio itinerario durante 10 días en Marruecos. Alquilamos un coche con conductor para acompañarnos en el camino y disfrutar de todo lo que Marruecos tiene para ofrecer. Salem, nuestro conductor, era una gran persona: amable, siempre a disposición, y no solo era nuestro conductor, sino que fue capaz de sugerirnos cosas que hacer, lugares para ver y dónde dormir, y de explicarnos su tradición y cultura. El vehículo era espacioso y cómodo, y la ruta fue genial. Realmente recomiendo esta agencia para viajar por Marruecos de la manera más fácil posible.

Luca B

Amazing trip in Morocco

We are 4 of us joining a 6-day private tour with our driver Hassan from Morocco Excursions, exploring from Marrakesh, desert, Fez, Casablanca, Rabat, Chefchaouen and Tangier. Hassan is our super driver, he is professional, smart, patient and full of fun. He was on time and took us to wherever we liked to explore and he provided us good su…

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Rabat from Casablanca?

About 90 kilometers, which usually takes around an hour by road, depending on traffic leaving Casablanca. That leaves you a full day in Rabat.

Can we go inside the Mohammed V Mausoleum?

Yes, visitors can enter the mausoleum free of charge and look down on the royal tombs from a gallery. Dress modestly and keep your voice low, as it is a place of respect.

Is Rabat worth it if we are also visiting Fes and Marrakech?

Yes. Rabat is quieter and more modern in feel, with very little hassle in the medina. It shows a side of Morocco the busier cities do not, and the Chellah has no equivalent elsewhere.

Can we end the day somewhere other than Casablanca?

Yes. Tell us when you book and we can drop you at Rabat train station or a hotel in Rabat instead. The price stays the same.

Any questions about this tour?

Send us a message, no commitment: we reply personally, usually within 24 hours. We can also adapt the route to your dates.

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