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Private Half-Day Tour of Rabat: The Royal Capital

By Sahara Tours International
4.7 out of 5
Features
  • Printed voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • View of historical landmarks & regal architecture of Rabat
  • Chance to see the beautiful official residence of the king
  • Important sights of the Hassan Tower & Kasbah of the Udayas
  • Admiring far-reaching river vistas from the peaceful kasbah
  • Comfort & convenience of having a private guide & driver

Activity location

    • Rabat, Morocco

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Casablanca City Center (Hotel Pickup)
    • Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat, Morocco

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate guided tour of Rabat
  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn transport to and from your Casablanca hotel
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive tour commentary provided in English
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMeals and drinks

Know before you book

  • At least 2 adults are required for this activity to take place.
  • Maximum group size is 4 people.
  • Hotel pickup is available from most centrally located Casablanca hotels. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation.

What you can expect

While you are in Casablanca, visit the must-see city of Rabat, the capital of the Kingdom of Morocco. During your guided tour see the official residence of the king as well as the Hassan Tower, the Mohammed V Mausoleum, and the Kasbah of the Udayas.

Drive to the motorway and to the capital of the Kingdom of Morocco—Rabat—home of King Mohamed VI and host of the world's leading heads of state. The tour commences with a visit of the Mechouar and exterior of the royal palace, the official residence of the king. Continue to the esplanade of the Hassan Tower, all that remains of the “Unfinished Mosque” dating back to 1196.

Here, at the Hassan Tower, Mohammed V presided over the first Friday prayer meeting on his return from exile in 1956. Opposite is the regal Mohammed V Mausoleum, the royal necropolis. Marble steps lead to a gallery looking onto the impressive chamber with the white onyx tombs of Mohamed V and his sons, Moulay Abdallah and King Hassan II, the current king's father. The Royal Guard in their flowing red and white burnous stand guard.

Next, head to the Kasbah of the Udayas, dating back to the Almohad dynasty. Standing on the south bank of the Bou Regreg estuary, it defended the town from 1666 to 1672. See the 12th-century red ochre ashlar gate flanked by 2 towers and the oldest mosque in Rabat, the Jamaa El Atiq. Then drive by the Moroccan Parliament House and many embassies before returning to Casablanca.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
  • Vehicles and venues kept vacant between travellers
Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Social distancing measures in place
  • Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Safety measures
  • Personal protective equipment worn by staff
  • Temperature checks given to staff
  • Temperature checks available
  • Masks required
  • Masks provided
  • Hand sanitiser provided
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Location

Activity location

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    • Rabat, Morocco

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLECasablanca City Center (Hotel Pickup)
    • Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat, Morocco