Royal history, kasbah & coastal calm
Rabat
Rabat · Elegant capital by the Atlantic
Morocco's dignified capital is greener, calmer and more orderly than its imperial cousins. A UNESCO-listed medina, a blue-and-white clifftop kasbah and the unfinished Hassan Tower sit beside the Atlantic, blending Andalusian, French and Moroccan heritage.
Top sightsSights
Kasbah of the Udayas
A blue-and-white walled quarter above the river mouth and ocean.
Hassan Tower
The minaret of an unfinished 12th-century mosque beside a royal mausoleum.
Mausoleum of Mohammed V
An exquisitely decorated royal tomb open to visitors.
Chellah
Romantic Roman and medieval ruins reclaimed by gardens and storks.
Rabat medina
A relaxed, hassle-free old town for crafts and rugs.
What to eatFood
Bissara
A warming fava-bean soup with olive oil and cumin.
Fresh Atlantic fish
Grilled catch from the coastal stalls.
Chebakia
Sesame-honey pastry flowers, especially in Ramadan.
Good to know
- Rabat is a short, fast train ride from Casablanca and Fes.
- The medina here is calmer — a gentle intro to Moroccan souks.
- Combine the kasbah, Hassan Tower and Chellah in one easy day.
Getting there
Rabat–Salé Airport (RBA) serves Europe; the high-speed Al Boraq train links Casablanca and Tangier.
Next city
Tangier