Rabat travel guide
Rabat Tourism | Rabat Guide
You're Going to Love Rabat
With a population of 1.66 million, Rabat is the largest city in Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Morocco by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Rabat has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Rabat
When to visit Rabat
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rabat in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 44.6 °F, with an average temperature of 53.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Rabat, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Rabat
Plane
When flying to Rabat, you’ll arrive at Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Rabat from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 14h 45m.
Train
The train station in Rabat is called Rabat - Ville, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Rabat is to pick up a car rental from Casablanca, which is about 54 miles from Rabat. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and AIRCAR , among others, in Casablanca.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Rabat Center, located 0.6 miles from downtown Rabat. Rabat AT is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Rabat
Where to stay in Rabat
From 5-star hotels such as the Dawliz Rabat Art & Spa to great affordable options like the Malak Hotel, Rabat offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $74 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $158 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Rabat
Most booked hotels in Rabat
Renting a car in Rabat
Renting a car in Rabat costs $35 per day, on average, or $106 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Rabat Sale.
The most frequently booked car type in Rabat is Mini (Kia Picanto or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 83% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.