Morocco · UNESCO Heritage Sites

1-Day Rabat Sightseeing Tour from Casablanca with UNESCO Highlights

1 Day Round trip from Casablanca Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Hassan Tower, a 12th-century red sandstone minaret
02 Visit the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, a masterpiece of modern Alaouite architecture
03 Discover the Kasbah of the Udayas overlooking the Bouregrag River
04 Wander through Rabat's Old Medina, filled with palaces, mosques, and bustling markets
05 See the ramparts of the Mechouar, the royal palace complex surrounded by gardens

Explore Rabat's cultural and historical treasures on a day trip from Casablanca. Discover the iconic Hassan Tower and the exquisite Mausoleum of Mohammed V, showcasing Alaouite dynasty architecture. Visit the UNESCO-listed Kasbah of the Udayas by the Bouregrag River, wander through the labyrinthine streets of the Old Medina, and see Morocco's royal legacy at the Mechouar before returning to Casablanca.

Visit the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, which contains the tombs of the Moroccan king Mohammed V and his two sons.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Casablanca, Rabat

Languages Arabic, English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Rabat Heritage Day Trip from Casablanca

Begin early for a scenic 1-hour drive along the Atlantic Coast to Rabat.
Upon arrival, visit Hassan Tower, a red sandstone mosque tower from the 12th century.
Visit the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, which contains the tombs of the Moroccan king Mohammed V and his two sons. This building is considered a masterpiece of modern Alaouite dynasty architecture.
After lunch, continue to the Bouregrag River, where you will stop to visit the Kasbah of the Udayas, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed kasbah (Islamic fortress) built during the reign of the Almohads.
Wander through the maze-like streets of Rabat's Old Medina, filled with palaces, mosques, and bustling markets.
View the ramparts of the Mechouar, a heavily guarded royal palace surrounded by gardens.
Conclude your day trip with a leisurely drive back to Casablanca.