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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Rabat to see all of its attractions.
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 8 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Rabat from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 9h 15m.
Train
The train station in Rabat is called Rabat - Ville, and is located 0.7 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Rabat is to pick up a car hire from Marrakech, which is about 287 km from Rabat. You’ll find branches of Alma Car Hire and Locationauto, among others, in Marrakech.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Rabat Center, located 1.0 km from the city centre of Rabat. Rabat AT is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 km 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 €75 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €144 and up for a 5-star experience.