A laid-back weekend in Rabat: the Udayas and a riverside lunch on Saturday, the Hassan Tower, Chellah and a beach sunset on Sunday — an easy two-night break from Casablanca or a long European weekend.
Day by day
Your 2-day plan
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Day 1
Saturday: Udayas, medina & river
A slow morning in the Kasbah of the Udayas and its Andalusian garden, mint tea at the clifftop Café Maure, then the medina and Rue des Consuls. Lunch by the Bou Regreg marina and an evening stroll along the riverfront.
- Kasbah of the Udayas
- Café Maure
- Rue des Consuls
- Bou Regreg marina
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Day 2
Sunday: Hassan Tower, Chellah & the beach
The Hassan Tower and Mausoleum of Mohammed V, the Chellah necropolis and its storks, then unwind at Rabat or Temara beach with a seafood lunch before you head off.
- Hassan Tower
- Mausoleum of Mohammed V
- Chellah
- Rabat / Temara beach
Good to know
Practical notes
- Rabat–Salé airport (RBA) is 15 minutes from the centre, and fast trains reach Casablanca in about 50 minutes.
- A weekend is plenty for the headline sights at a relaxed pace, with room for a beach afternoon.
- The city stays calm on weekends — book a riad or boutique hotel inside or near the medina for the best atmosphere.
Frequently asked
Is Rabat good for a weekend trip?
Very — it is compact, walkable and calm, so a weekend covers the Udayas, Hassan Tower, Chellah and the medina with time left for the riverfront or a beach afternoon.
How do I get to Rabat for a weekend?
Fly into Rabat–Salé airport (RBA), or arrive by fast train from Casablanca (about 50 minutes) or Tangier (about 70 minutes). No car is needed in the city.
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