11 Rabat Tours Worth Booking

1.Rabat Food Tour in the Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $72Our pick

Walk from Rabat Ville through Mohammed V Avenue, the Central Market, and the old medina with guides such as Mohamed, Imane, Iman, and Boutaina. Taste breads, snacks, sweets, and local staples before a two-course meal at Dar El Medina, ending with mint tea and almond cookies by the Bouregreg River.

“The tour takes you to the central market and around the media markets tasting sweet local treats. In addition the guise tells you some history of the market and stalls. He was excellent guide, answering questions. Wear good shoes to walk in. Bring your appetite!”

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2.Guided City Tour with Mausoleum Mohammed V Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 86 reviews · 4 hours · from $104

Spend four hours touring Rabat by air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi, an English, French, or Arabic-speaking guide, and hotel pickup in central Rabat. Visit the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Hassan Tower, Chellah, Royal Palace exterior, Andalusian Gardens, Kasbah des Oudaias, and Medina.

“Youssef is the ultimate tour guide you need! His incredible knowledge of the city’s history and culture truly brought each site to life. Youssef shared fascinating stories and historical insights that left us captivated. His ability to weave together Rabat’s past and present was nothing short of amazing. What really stood out, though, was Youssef’s warm and engaging personality. He made us feel like we were exploring the city with a longtime friend rather than a guide. His humor, patience, and genuine passion for his work created such a comfortable and fun atmosphere throughout the day. As a bonus, Youssef took stunning photos of me and my family at every…”

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3.Private Transfer from Rabat Sale Airport to Rabat Medina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews

Arrive in Rabat with a private, air-conditioned transfer to your Medina riad or Rabat accommodation. Your driver meets you at the airport exit with a sign bearing your name, helps with luggage, monitors flight changes, and provides a direct ride for up to six people.

“We booked a transfer from the airport to our hotel at very short notice, in the morning for an evening pick up. Booking was quick and easy, contact from our driver was swift and we received messages on Whatsapp right away to confirm thRead more”

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4.Join Best Moroccan Cooking Class with Chef Khadija ( Over 35 years Experience )

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $52Best value

Join Chef Khadija, a Moroccan cook with more than 35 years of experience, in her traditional Rabat villa. Begin with mint tea and sweets, help prepare a customizable meal, and sit down to eat. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, with classes at 10:30am or 3pm.

“What a terrific experience learning from Khadija who taught us the secrets of Moroccan cooking. The Chicken Tagine, two side dishes, and two breads were all delicious and it was such fun being with an excellent instructor and lovely lady!”

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5.Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 48 reviews · 3 hours · from $72

Meet your English-speaking guide at Rabat Ville station for six tasting stops through the Medina. Expect sardines, stuffed dates, chebakia, pastries, juices, a full Moroccan meal, and mint tea, with local history and food traditions along the way. Guides including Mohammed, Imane, and Sarra have led this walk.

“we wanted a taste of the local cuisines and we got it! Alongside the feel of the culture and people as we stroll to the markets. Lovel time spent.”

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6.Night Tour with traditional Moroccan Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 46 reviews · 4 hours · from $116

See Rabat by evening with a guide, private air-conditioned transport, Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Chellah, the Kasbah of the Udayas, and an hour in the old market. A Moroccan dinner is included, but drinks are extra and site access can change.

“Arnaque totale ! Par où commencer ... - Balade sur l'eau s'est faite sur une petite barque et a duré 5 min au total, nous avons mis plus de temps à monter et descendre de la barque qu'à faire le tour. - Pour une balade nocturne, nous étions revenus à notre logement à 20h - Le repas a eu lieu dans une brasserie où le service était vite expédié, nous n'avons pas eu le temps de finir chacun de nos plats. - Lors de la visite, certains sites exigeaient un paiement supplémentaire pour y accéder, et d'autres étaient fermés à l'heure de notre visite (Parc du Palais Royal) et Mausolée…”

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7.Tangier Guided Day Tour by High-Speed Train

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 39 reviews · 7 hours · from $115

Take a 70-minute high-speed train from Rabat Agdal to Tangier, then explore Cape Spartel, Hercules’ Caves, the Kasbah, Grand Socco, and the Old Medina with a small group of up to 15 people. Your local guide meets you at Tangier station, while food and monument fees cost extra.

“1. I had a hard time finding a tgv ticket because I wasn't given enough instructions to download it via WhatsApp. I asked another companion hard and found the ticket, but in the case of the companion, a ticket under someone else's name came and there was confusion. 2. I had a hard time finding the driver because agent also did not tell me the detailed meeting place. Futhermore even if I asked, he kept the answer short, there was no answer, and I couldn't hear any explanation about the beach spots such as Hercules cave. It is very different from the product description. I guess he didn't know, but…”

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8.Private Guided City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 30 reviews · 2 hours · from $79

Meet your guide at Rabat Ville train station for a two-hour walk through the capital. You’ll see the Kasbah of the Udayas, Hassan Tower, the Royal Mausoleum exterior, Mohamed V Avenue, and the medina. Guides include Moncef, Ilyass Imami, and Rachid, with English, French, and Arabic available.

“A great tour of the highlights of Rabat. Would highly recommend!”

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9.Cooking Class in a Family Home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 4 hours · from $72

Meet Imane or a family host at Rabat’s Hopital Moulay Youssef tram station, shop a local market, then cook a three-course meal in a Moroccan family home. Menus can include couscous, tajine, salads, and orange-blossom desserts. French and English are spoken.

“This was a great opportunity to see a Moroccan chef in action and participate in the process. As with all chefs there was “a bit of this and a bit of that” added to the pot making it more “real” and full recipes were provided. The end result was a wonderful meal with lively conversation across the somewhat diverse group. The hosts were warm, hospitable and charming. We would not hesitate to recommend this to everyone interested in learning to cook classic Moroccan dishes.”

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10.Private Half-Day City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 26 reviews · 3 hours · from $136

Start at 9 AM with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle, then see Rabat’s Hassan Tower, Royal Mausoleum, Mohamed V Avenue, Kasbah of the Udayas, and medina. Guides such as Rachid, Mona, Mohammed, Ilyas, and others bring the city to life, though the three-hour schedule can feel short.

“Rachid was a great and highly knowledgeable tour guy. We enjoyed our tour very much and highly recommend him !!”

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11.Authentic Moroccan Cooking Class with Expert Chefs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 3 hours · from $65

At OhDelices Culinary Academy in Rabat, chefs such as Loubna, Najat, Hannane, and Fatimah guide you through a three-hour Moroccan meal. Cook with preserved lemon, fermented butter, and seasonal ingredients, with English or French translation available, then sit down to eat what you made.

“We loved everything about the cooking class. It was perfectly prepared, our chef and translator made a great job during the time of the cooking class. We where 5 people cooking and the vibe was very good overall. We also received different tipps and tricks for redoing everything at home. The food was tasty also. I really recommend doing the class.”

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