Rabat Day Trip from Casablanca
1 Day · Casablanca → Casablanca
Highlights
- ✓See the Hassan Tower and Mohammed V Mausoleum
- ✓Walk the Kasbah of the Udayas overlooking the Atlantic
- ✓Pass the exterior of Morocco's Royal Palace in Rabat
- ✓Round trip from Casablanca in a single day
About this tour
A day trip north to Morocco's capital — the Hassan Tower, the Royal Palace grounds, and the Kasbah of the Udayas — with an easy return to Casablanca in the evening.
Day-by-day itinerary
Casablanca to Rabat and back
Pickup in Casablanca and a roughly hour-long drive north to Rabat, Morocco's capital. We visit the Hassan Tower, the unfinished 12th-century minaret of a mosque project that was never completed, the adjoining Mohammed V Mausoleum, and the Kasbah of the Udayas, a fortified old quarter overlooking the Atlantic with whitewashed-and-blue lanes and Andalusian-style gardens. There's time for lunch in the medina before returning to Casablanca in the evening.
What's included
✓ Included
- ✓Private vehicle with driver-guide for the day
- ✓Hotel or airport pickup and drop-off in Casablanca
✕ Not included
- ✕Lunch
- ✕Entrance fees where applicable
- ✕Tips
Frequently asked questions
Is this a good option on a layover or short stay?
Yes — it works well as a single-day add-on before or after a longer tour, or during a stopover in Casablanca.
Can this be combined with other cities?
Yes — tell us your dates and we can extend it into a multi-day route toward Fes or Marrakech instead of a same-day return.
Is this a private tour?
Yes — a private vehicle and driver-guide for the day, not a shared group departure.
How long is the drive between Casablanca and Rabat?
Around an hour each way, so most of the day is spent in Rabat itself rather than on the road.
What time does the day start, and how much free time is there?
Pickup is usually mid-morning from your Casablanca hotel or the airport; after the Hassan Tower, the mausoleum, and the Kasbah of the Udayas, there's free time for lunch and the medina before the drive back in the evening.
Is the Royal Palace open to visitors?
No — the Royal Palace in Rabat isn't open to the public, so this stop is an exterior view of the grounds rather than an inside visit.
Are entrance fees or lunch included?
No — entrance fees where applicable and lunch aren't included; the vehicle, driver-guide, and hotel pickup/drop-off in Casablanca are.
Is this suitable for older travelers or families?
Yes — it's a single day with light walking at each stop and a comfortable pace, so it suits most ages and fitness levels well.
Customize your journey with Through Morocco
Want to add a day, skip a stop, or travel at a different pace? This itinerary is a starting point — tell us what you have in mind and we'll adjust the route.
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