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Rabat Day Trip from Casablanca: Exploration of Historical Landmarks with Local Expert
4.9
149 Ratings
Casablanca
Discover the historical landmarks of Rabat on a day trip from Casablanca. Explore the Chellah Necropolis, Hassan Tower, Andalusian Gardens, and immerse yourself in the rich culture and traditions of the city.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Hassan II Mosque - pass by
- Mausoleum of Mohammad V - After 1-Hour driving to the Grand Islamic mausoleum in Rabat, was built between 1961 and 1971, following the death of King Mohammed V in 1961. The mausoleum was designed by the Vietnamese architect Nguyen Viet Thu, and construction was carried out by Moroccan artisans and craftsmen. it features impressive Islamic architecture, intricate marble work. The tombs are made of white onyx and situated beneath a large dome.
- Royal Palace of Rabat - After 15 minutes. we will reach a grand palace built in 1864s during the reign of Sultan Mohammed IV, is the official residence of the King of Morocco. The palace features traditional Moroccan architecture, ornate ironwork, and intricate telework. While visitors are not allowed inside the palace, they can view if from the outside and enjoy the surrounding gardens. It remains an important cultural and historical site in Rabat
- Hassan Tower - 10 minute to reach a minaret Hassan Tower, adjacent to the ruins of an unfinished mosque. Construction of the mosque and mineral began in the 12th century during the reign of the Almohad ruler, Yacoub al-Mansour. the tower stands at 44 meters (140 feet) tall and features intricate decorative details, such as calligraphy and geometric patterns.
- Bab Chellah - 10-minute ride, we arrive to a historical site known for its beautiful gardens, ancient ruins, and a famous gateway called “Bar Chellah” which dates back to the Almohad dynasty.
- Andalusian Gardens - in about 10-minutes. to a beautiful, traditional garden. it was built in the early 20th century by the French architect Jean-Claude Forestier. it features a central reflecting pool, orange trees, flower beds, fountains, pavilions, pergolas, and ornate tile work and gates, all characteristic of the Andalusian garden style.
- Ancient Walls Medina Rabat - 5-minute to reach a historic fortification dating back to the 12th century, made of sandstone and reinforced with bastions, gates, and towers. they surround the old city of Rabat, and visitors walk along them to enjoy views of Medina and surrounding area.
- Kasbah des Oudaias - in 5-minute to a 12th-century citadel. Kasbah known for its narrow streets, white and blue walls, small houses, and flowers-filled courtyards. it has several landmarks, including a mosque, museum ..
What's Included
- Mineral Bottled water, Wet wipes, and Sweet and Candies included
- Multilingual Chauffeur/Guide available throughout the tour
- Convenient Pick-up/Drop-off from/to hotel in Casablanca City Center
- Comfortable A/C transportation with Wi-Fi on board
What's Not Included
- Chellah entrance fee (12$ per person)
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Additional Information
Immerse yourself in the enchanting city of Rabat, Morocco with our informative city excursion! Guided by knowledgeable locals, this adventure will transport you through the city’s dense heritage and customs. Visit renowned monuments such as the captivating Chellah Necropolis and the majestic Hassan Tower, and uncover the city’s less known treasures like the delightful Andalusian Gardens. During the tour, you’ll gain insights into the practices and traditions that make this city distinct.
- Tour duration is travel time included
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- Please note that the Andalusian Garden remains closed every Tuesday.
Location
Hassan II Mosque
Blvd Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(149 Ratings)
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Hiror586
Jun 19, 2024
Cannot miss the day trip to Rabat! - Our day started with a nice welcome from our driver and tour guide Adil. Very friendly and courteous person with great knowledge of all the places, the history and culture of Morocco. We also noticed that he was very helpful to other tourists that needed help and was very friendly. Got a nice clean car, very smooth ride and had some fun conversations with him during the drive. And he is a great photographer so do pull out your cameras and hand it over to him for some brilliant pictures. Our trip to Rabat was brilliant and will recommend it to anyone visiting Morocco.
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Pookiegirl001
Jun 16, 2024
An excellent guide to visiting Rabat - Discovering Rabat in one day with Wahid was a very good experience.
His punctuation upon our departure from Casablanca, his enthusiasm and his pride in showing us his city and his real knowledge of the places visited, allowed us to have an excellent day.
He was able to be discreetly attentive by taking into account both our desires and abilities, tailor-made in a pre-determined program, a real plus.
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W1580aokd
Jun 14, 2024
Beautiful city - Amazing day trip to a beautiful city, especially thanks to our informative tour guide Mohammed Lougzaili. Nice restaurants as well.
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Diprajd2024
Jun 14, 2024
Amazing - Our Rabat day trip was great, such a beautiful place. The tour guide Mohammed Lougzaili was exceptional and drove quite safely. I would definitely recommend doing this
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Sinjinisikdar
Jun 14, 2024
Great experience - Great tour with a superb guide! Our guide Adil was super-friendly giving us a lot of information on Rabat and Morocco in general. He also provided us with additional stops to visit interesting places that were outside the original schedule. Will definitely recommend him!
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Alison_t
Jun 12, 2024
Great tour to Rabat! - Great day tour to Rabat. Our tour guide Abder was wonderful. He showed us the highlights of Rabat and explained all the different areas. Was also very accommodating to enable us to visit relatives living in Rabat, which was greatly appreciated..
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Anteneh
Jun 8, 2024
Great afternoon tour of Rabat - Great afternoon tour of Rabat with our great tour guide Arafa who was informative and entertaining, and our driver Hamza. Highly recommended!
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377anushak
Jun 8, 2024
Day trip to Rabat - The trip was perfect - beautiful weather, really fun guide and excellent service. Must visit for all visiting Morocco!
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Paradise60043899312
Jun 8, 2024
Excellent day trip to Rabat. - Lougzaili Mohammed our driver was a really lovely personable guy. Excellent English and very easy to chat to with fantastic local knowledge.
He was also punctual with picking up and dropping off.
Our local guide Moena was charming and extremely knowledgeable talking to us about all sorts of interesting things as she was taking us around the various sites.
I would highly recommend this day trip to Rabat.
Thank you to you both.
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Caryn_c
Jun 20, 2024
Loved Rabat, but this tour was ok. - We really liked Rabat, but we weren't given much information heading to Rabat as the driver was just a driver, not a tour guide. Once we got to Rabat, we met our tour guide, who was good, but we felt extremely rushed through Rabat and there was zero opportunity to even grab a bite to eat or enjoy the city. The actual tour was pretty short.
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