01Nature
Storks at Chellah
Children love the Chellah necropolis for its huge stork nests perched on the old minaret and walls. The garden setting and ruined arches make it feel like an adventure rather than a museum, with plenty of space to walk.
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Things to do · Rabat
Things to do in Rabat
Calm, green and walkable, Rabat is one of Morocco's easiest cities for families. Wide boulevards, a tram, gardens, a beach and open monument grounds mean children have room to roam. Here are the family-friendly experiences that work best in the capital.
6 experiences
The best of Rabat
02Animals
Rabat Zoo (Jardin Zoologique National)
On the city's edge, the national zoo is organised by Moroccan landscapes and home to the Atlas lion, big cats, primates and birds. It is spacious and shaded — an easy half-day for younger children.
03Historic
Kasbah of the Udayas & Andalusian Gardens
The blue-and-white kasbah lanes are traffic-free and fun to explore, ending at a viewpoint over the river mouth. The adjoining Andalusian Gardens, with cats, fountains and orange trees, give little ones space to slow down.
04Coast
Rabat city beach & the marina
Below the kasbah, the city beach and the Bou Regreg marina are good for a run-around, an ice cream and watching the small ferry boats cross to Salé. Atlantic surf can be strong, so swimming is best supervised.
05Transport fun
Ride the Rabat–Salé tram
The modern tram is a simple, cheap novelty for children and a stress-free way to cross the river to Salé or move between sights without a car.
06Outdoors
Bouregreg riverside & green spaces
The landscaped riverbanks and the capital's many parks and wide pavements make pushchairs and tired legs easy to manage — a genuine relief after the denser medinas of other Moroccan cities.
Frequently asked
Is Rabat good for families with children?
Yes. Rabat is one of Morocco's most family-friendly cities: calm, walkable and green, with a zoo, a beach, open monument grounds, gardens and an easy tram, plus less crowded medinas than Fes or Marrakech.
What can children do in Rabat?
Families enjoy the storks and ruins at Chellah, the national zoo with its Atlas lions, the traffic-free kasbah lanes and gardens, the city beach and marina, and riding the Rabat–Salé tram.
Is Rabat beach safe for swimming with kids?
The city beach is popular with families, but the Atlantic surf and currents near the river mouth can be strong, so young children should be closely supervised and swim only where conditions are calm.
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