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.
When to visit Rabat
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rabat in July, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 7 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 100 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Rabat, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
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 centre. The shortest flight to Rabat from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 12h 55m.
Train
The train station in Rabat is called Rabat - Ville, and is located 0.5 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Rabat is to pick up a car hire from Casablanca, which is about 54 miles from Rabat. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Casablanca.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Rabat Center, located 0.6 miles from the city centre of Rabat. Rabat AT is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.
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 Riad Meftaha, Rabat offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 293 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 571 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Rabat
Most booked hotels in Rabat
Hiring a car in Rabat
Hiring a car in Rabat costs AED 110 per day, on average, or AED 329 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
The most frequently booked car type in Rabat is Compact (Dacia Duster or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.