Rabat

Explore Rabat, Morocco's current capital city since 1912, when the French invaded the country.

Visit the Hassan Tower, which has sat unfinished since 1199. Commissioned by Abu Yusuf Yaqub al-Mansur, the tower was to be the minaret for the largest mosque in the world. Unfortunately, when the sultan passed away in 1199, the project was abandoned, leaving some partial outer walls, 348 columns, and a minaret only standing half-finished at 140 feet rather than the intended 260 feet.

Standing opposite the Hassan Tower is the Mohammed V Mausoleum, which contains the tombs of Mohammed V, the current king's grandfather, as well as the king's father, Hassan II, and his uncle, Prince Abdallah. It is considered a masterpiece of Alaouite architecture with its white walls and green tiled roof.

See the Royal Palace. Surrounded by French-style landscaped gardens, the Royal Palace of Rabat is the residence of the Moroccan royal family. Built in 1864, the palace was designed by French architects inspired by traditional Arabic motifs.

Located at the mouth of the Bou Regreg river opposite Sale, the Kasbah Oudaya is adjacent to the Rabat Medina. Dating from the 10th century, the mosque is the oldest building in the Kasbah, and was restored in the 18th century using the funds from an English pirate. The site now includes the famous Andalusian gardens, as well as a residential neighborhood with distinct blue and white walls.

Stop by the Chellah, the ancient ruins and necropolis. The site dates back to the 2nd Century, when it was a trading colony settled by the Phoeniceans, later taken over by the Romans, the Muslims, and finally abandoned in the early 15th century.

Optional Add-On: Visit the Mohammed VI Museum of Modern Art, the first large-scale museum built in Morocco since independence from France in 1956, which houses works from over 200 Moroccan artists. ($7 per person)

Tour includes private driver, entrance fees, and professional English-speaking guide.  

Tour lasts 4 - 6 hours.  

Tour pick-up/drop-off at hotel or port.

Price: $240 (2 pax) + $45 per additional pax