Discover Morocco’s Capital in Half Day
- Departure : Your Casablanca hotel
- Duration : 4 hours sightseeing · around 7 hours with transfers
- Tour type : Private tour, only your group
Leave your Casablanca hotel for a private visit to Rabat, Morocco’s capital. Your driver handles transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle, while a local guide accompanies the discovery of its monuments and historic neighbourhoods. The itinerary brings together Hassan Tower and Mohammed V Mausoleum, the Oudayas kasbah, the remains of Chellah and the medina. A half day of sightseeing on site, around four hours, forms part of an approximately seven-hour excursion including the return journey from Casablanca. The vehicle and tour are reserved for your group.
How the experience unfolds
Departure
Pickup in Casablanca
Your driver meets you at your hotel at the agreed time. Travel to Rabat in a private air-conditioned vehicle; the reference departure is 9 am, confirmed before booking.
In Rabat
Hassan Tower and Mohammed V Mausoleum
Discover these two monuments with your local guide. This first stop introduces the capital’s heritage and allows time for photos, subject to access on the day.
Historic quarter
Oudayas kasbah
Continue on foot through the lanes of the Oudayas kasbah. Your guide accompanies you through this fortified neighbourhood, with pauses to take in its facades and views.
Heritage
Chellah site
The itinerary includes the remains of Chellah, subject to the site being open. Any admission fees are confirmed before booking; no entry ticket is advertised as included.
Walking time
Rabat medina
Finish the sightseeing with a walk through the medina and time to browse the shops. Purchases are optional and at your own expense.
Return
Return to your Casablanca hotel
Your driver takes you back to your hotel. Allow around seven hours for the entire excursion, with timing dependent on traffic and time spent at the sights.
Included
- Private air-conditioned transport
- Driver and local guide
- Pickup and drop-off at your Casablanca hotel
- Taxes and service charges
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Personal purchases
- Site and museum tickets: any fees to be confirmed before booking
Good to know
- This is a private excursion: only members of your group participate.
- The half day refers to sightseeing in Rabat. Transfers from Casablanca bring the total duration to around seven hours.
- The route includes walking and is not wheelchair accessible.
- Strollers are accepted; request an infant seat when booking.
- The order of stops and access may vary with site opening times and traffic.
- The Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art can be considered as an optional stop, depending on your interests and available time; arrangements and admission require confirmation.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a private tour?ReadClose
Yes. The vehicle and tour are reserved for your group, with a driver and local guide. You do not join other travellers.
Why allow seven hours for a half-day tour?ReadClose
Sightseeing in Rabat takes around four hours. Adding the return journey from Casablanca brings the total to approximately seven hours.
Which landmarks are on the itinerary?ReadClose
Hassan Tower, Mohammed V Mausoleum, the Oudayas kasbah, Chellah and Rabat’s medina, subject to access on the day.
Are meals and entry tickets included?ReadClose
Meals and drinks are not included. Any site or museum admission fees are specified before booking; the price includes transport, the driver and local guide.
Where is pickup?ReadClose
At your Casablanca hotel, with a return to the same address. Provide your hotel when enquiring so we can confirm the time and meeting point.
Ready to plan your activity?
Choose a date and the number of travellers.