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Things to see in Rabat (Morocco): 25 places and when to go
Rabat is a major city in Morocco with around 1,705,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 25 places in and around it, mainly Temples (8), History (7), Museums and art (7). The best known are Hassan Tower, Chellah and Great Mosque of Salé. The best time to come is March to May and October to November; also possible: December to February, June and September. In June there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 45. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Morocco · 34.0253, -6.8364
- Population
- About 1,705,000
- Places
- 25 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (8) · History (7) · Museums and art (7) · With kids (3) · Architecture (1) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- March to May and October to November.
- Also possible
- December to February, June and September.
- Nearest airport
- RBA Rabat, 8.3 km as the crow flies
What to see in Rabat
The places in and around Rabat, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Hassan TowerMosque in Rabat, Morocco1.3 km
- ChellahMedieval fortified necropolis located in the metro area of Rabat2.6 km
- Great Mosque of SaléMosque in Salé, Morocco1.9 km
- Russian Orthodox Church in RabatMoroccan cultural heritage site2.1 km
- St. Peter's Cathedral, RabatMoroccan cultural heritage site949 m
- Ahl Fas MosqueMosque in Rabat, Morocco2.0 km
- Royal Palace of RabatOfficial residence of the king of Morocco2.7 km
- Moulay Slimane MosqueMosque in Rabat, Morocco216 m
- Museum of History and CivilizationsArchaeological museum in Rabat, Morocco1.4 km
- As-Sunna MosqueMosque in Rabat, Morocco1.4 km
- Rabat ZooZoological park near Rabat in Morocco9.7 km
- Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary ArtContemporary and modern art museum in Rabat, Morocco1.2 km
- Bab el-MrissaMoroccan cultural heritage site1.7 km
- National Jewellery MuseumPublic museum in Rabat, Morocco581 m
- Bouknadel GardensMoroccan cultural heritage site10 km
- Fortifications of RabatCity gate2.3 km
- Borj AdoumoueMoroccan cultural heritage site1.9 km
- Museum dar belghaziMuseum in Sidi Bouknadel, Morocco16 km
- Al-Atiq MosqueMoroccan cultural heritage site754 m
- Bab El HadMoroccan cultural heritage site525 m
- Hello ParkWith kids3.3 km
- Muhammad V of MoroccoKing of Morocco (1909-1961)1.4 km
- Molina MosqueMosque in Rabat, Morocco541 m
- Museo Nacional de FotografíaMuseum1.4 km
And the other 1, by what you come to do:
- Museums and art: The Currency Museum of the Bank Al-Maghrib
When to go to Rabat
The best time to visit Rabat is March to May and October to November; also possible: December to February, June and September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:58
- FebPossible10:47
- MarBest time11:45
- AprBest time12:51
- MayBest time13:46
- JunPossible14:15
- JulBetter not14:03
- AugBetter not13:16
- SepPossible12:12
- OctBest time11:08
- NovBest time10:12
- DecPossible9:45
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 45. In March, 25 of the 25 places are at their best.
When to go to Morocco in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Rabat
The nearest main airport is Rabat-Salé Airport (RBA, Rabat), 8.3 km as the crow flies. How to get around Morocco (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Casablanca16 places86 km
- Meknes6 places119 km
- Fez, Morocco28 places169 km
- Tangier15 places212 km
- Ceuta38 places250 km
- Marrakesh31 places288 km
And all of Morocco, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Rabat?
The best known: Hassan Tower, Chellah, Great Mosque of Salé, Russian Orthodox Church in Rabat, St. Peter's Cathedral, Rabat. In all, 25 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Rabat?
March to May and October to November; also possible: December to February, June and September. In June there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 45.
How do you get to Rabat?
The nearest main airport is Rabat-Salé Airport (RBA), 8.3 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Rabat as the destination and these 25 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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