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Day Trip to Rabat from Casablanca | Hassan Tower, Oudaya Kasbah & Royal Palace

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This private day trip takes you from Casablanca to Rabat, Morocco's coastal capital city. Led by an English-speaking guide, the tour covers key historical landmarks including the Royal Palace, the whitewashed Kasbah of the Udayas and Andalusian Gardens, the iconic 12th-century Hassan Tower, and the marble Mausoleum of Mohammed V

Loved by English speakers 93% of English-speaking travelers gave this activity a perfect score
  • Duration 8.5 Hours (08:00 AM – 04:30 PM)
  • Departure 08:00 – back around 4:30
  • Runs on Every day
  • Languages EnglishFrenchArabic

Highlights

  • Kasbah of the Udayas & Gardens: Walk through the 12th-century whitewashed citadel and its peaceful Andalusian garden overlooking the Atlantic coast.
  • Hassan Tower & Unfinished Mosque: Photograph the iconic 44-meter red sandstone minaret and ancient marble column field.
  • Mausoleum of Mohammed V: View the exquisite Moroccan artisan craftsmanship and royal marble tombs of the Alawite dynasty.
  • Royal Palace (Dar al-Makhzen): View the official residence gates and grand administrative grounds of the Moroccan monarchy.
  • Port & Hotel Friendly: Direct morning pick-up at 8:00 AM with return drop-off by 4:30 PM—tailored for cruise ship stops and layovers

About This Day Trip

Your Day, Step by Step· Departs 08:00 · Back around 4:30

  1. 8:00

    Pick-Up in Casablanca

    Your driver and guide meet you at your Casablanca hotel or Cruise Port. Enjoy a comfortable 1.5-hour drive north along the coastal road to Rabat

  2. 9:30

    Royal Palace (Dar al-Makhzen)

    Arrive in Rabat and begin your tour at the grand exterior gates of the Royal Palace. Learn about modern Moroccan governance and traditional architecture

  3. 11:00

    Hassan Tower & Mohammed V Mausoleum

    Visit the historic Hassan Tower plaza. Step inside the adjacent Mausoleum of Mohammed V to view the interior tilework, carved plaster, and marble tombs. (Headscarves required for women inside the mausoleum)

  4. 1:00

    Optional Local Lunch

    Pause for an optional lunch at a local restaurant, sampling regional seafood or traditional tagines

  5. 2:00

    Kasbah of the Udayas & Andalusian Garden

    Explore the Kasbah of the Udayas, walking through blue-and-white winding alleys, visiting the Andalusian Garden, and taking in panoramic ocean views

  6. 3:00

    Return Transfer to Casablanca

    Rejoin your private vehicle for the return drive to Casablanca, arriving back at your hotel or cruise ship terminal by 4:30 PM.

What's Included

  • Private Transfers: Round-trip transport in an air-conditioned vehicle from your Casablanca hotel or Cruise Port.
  • Professional Team: Certified English-speaking driver and guide throughout the tour.
  • Site Inclusions: Entrance fees to all scheduled public monuments listed in the itinerary.
  • Taxes: All local service charges and taxes included
  • Midday lunch meals and drinks.
  • Personal expenses, souvenirs, and tips for your driver and guide

What to bring

  • Mausoleum Dress Requirement: Women are required to wear a headscarf when entering the Mausoleum of Mohammed V.
  • General Dress Code: Conservative attire is recommended throughout Morocco. Both men and women should keep shoulders and knees covered as a sign of respect. Shorts are not recommended.
  • Footwear & Accessibility: Moderate walking over uneven cobblestones and stairs is required. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Due to stairs inside the Kasbah, this tour is not recommended for wheelchair users or travelers with severe walking difficulties

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