Al Boraq High-Speed TrainONCF Al Boraq
Arriving55 min(55 min)69–130 MAD
Schedule: Roughly hourly, 06:30 to 22:30, Casa Voyageurs to Rabat Agdal (dynamic fares)
CityCoordinates: 34.02° N, 6.84° W
Rabat
الرباطⵕⵕⴱⴰⵟ
Oudayas blue and white
See on the mapAt a glance
- Recommended stay
- 1 to 2 days
- Best season
- April to November
- Elevation
- 18 m
- Population
- 515,619 (2024)
- Best for
- Kasbah of the Udayas & Andalusian Gardens · Hassan Tower & Chellah necropolis · Calm, walkable medina & museums
- UNESCO World Heritage
- whc.unesco.org ↗
- Key landmarks
- Kasbah of the Udayas and Bab OudayaAndalusian GardensHassan TowerMausoleum of Mohammed VChellah necropolis (Sala Colonia)Rabat medina and Rue des ConsulsMohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary ArtMuseum of History and CivilizationsBab er-RouahGrand Théâtre de Rabat
Calm capital with the Kasbah of the Udayas and the Hassan Tower.
Getting there
Rabat Ville & Rabat Agdal ONCF stations right in the center, or Rabat–Salé Airport (RBA)
A Calm, Tree-Lined Capital on the Atlantic
Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2012 for its seamless blend of Almohad monuments and 20th-century garden-city urbanism, Rabat offers a remarkably calm, cultured counterpoint to Marrakech and Fès. Palm-lined boulevards, a modern two-line tramway across the Bou Regreg river to Salé, and hassle-free medina shopping make the capital one of Morocco’s easiest cities to explore on foot.
Three Iconic Centuries in One Day
Spend your morning wandering the blue-and-white lanes of the 12th-century Kasbah of the Udayas, pausing for mint tea and almond pastries at Café Maure overlooking the river mouth before visiting the incomplete sandstone minaret of the Hassan Tower and the Mohammed V Mausoleum. Save late afternoon for the walled Marinid ruins and Roman forum of Chellah, where white storks nest atop ancient columns in golden light.
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Climate by month
Average low and highRainy daysFestivals & cultural events
- Mawazine – Rhythms of the World(June)
| Month | Average low and high | Rainy days | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7°C – 17°C45°F – 63°F | 9 | — |
| Feb | 8°C – 18°C46°F – 65°F | 9 | — |
| Mar | 10°C – 20°C49°F – 68°F | 9 | — |
| Apr | 11°C – 21°C52°F – 70°F | 7 | — |
| May | 13°C – 24°C56°F – 74°F | 5 | — |
| Jun | 16°C – 26°C61°F – 78°F | 2 | Mawazine – Rhythms of the World |
| Jul | 18°C – 27°C64°F – 81°F | 2 | — |
| Aug | 18°C – 28°C65°F – 82°F | 1 | — |
| Sep | 17°C – 27°C62°F – 80°F | 4 | — |
| Oct | 14°C – 25°C58°F – 77°F | 7 | — |
| Nov | 11°C – 21°C51°F – 70°F | 9 | — |
| Dec | 9°C – 19°C48°F – 65°F | 10 | — |
Source: Direction de la Météorologie Nationale, 1991-2020 normals, via WMO. Updated August 14, 2023. worldweather.wmo.int
Suggested itinerary
Checked by Morocco Insider Tips on November 6, 2026
Day 1 Day 1 — Kasbah of the Udayas, Medina & Hassan Tower
- Morning
- Enter the 12th-century Almohad gate of the Kasbah of the Udayas, stroll its cobalt-and-white residential lanes to the signal platform overlooking the Bou Regreg estuary, and sip mint tea at Café Maure above the Andalusian Gardens.
- Afternoon
- Walk down Rue des Consuls and Rue Souika through Rabat's relaxed, fixed-price medina for lunch, then continue along the riverfront to the unfinished 44-meter sandstone minaret of the Hassan Tower and the marble Mausoleum of Mohammed V.
- Evening
- Walk or ride the tramway across the Bou Regreg bridge at sunset, seeing the silhouettes of Rabat and the Zaha Hadid Grand Théâtre reflected in the river.
Day 2 Day 2 — Mohammed VI Museum of Modern Art & Chellah Necropolis
- Morning
- Spend the morning at the Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMVI) and the nearby Museum of History and Civilizations (famous for Roman bronzes from Volubilis).
- Afternoon
- Lunch along tree-lined Avenue Mohammed V or in the Agdal district.
- Evening
- Spend late afternoon inside the crenelated Marinid walls of Chellah, where fig trees, hibiscus gardens, and nesting white storks surround Roman Sala Colonia ruins and 14th-century royal tombs.
Tips
- Rue des Consuls in Rabat's medina is one of the calmest, most transparent places in Morocco to shop for Rabat wool carpets, leatherwork, and woven textiles.
- Visit Chellah in the late afternoon when the low Atlantic sun illuminates the red sandstone battlements and storks return to their nests.
Getting around
- Rabat Ville train station sits directly on Avenue Mohammed V within 10–15 minutes' walk of the medina, MMVI museum, and tram stops; Rabat Agdal station serves Al Boraq high-speed trains.
- The Rabat–Salé Tramway (7 MAD per ticket) links Rabat Ville, Place du 16 Novembre (near the medina/Udayas), Hassan Tower, and Salé.
Etiquette
- The Kasbah of the Udayas is a quiet residential neighborhood—stroll freely along the main blue lanes and respect residents' privacy.
- Inside the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, dress modestly and maintain silence on the upper viewing gallery.
Sources, updated November 6, 2026
Getting here by train and bus
Direct rail, high-speed train, and coach routes connecting Rabat.
- Al Boraq High-Speed TrainONCF Al BoraqDeparting55 min(55 min)69–130 MADSchedule: Roughly hourly, Rabat Agdal to Casa Voyageurs (dynamic fares)
- Train (ONCF)ONCF TNR shuttleArriving1h 10m(70 min)40–55 MADSchedule: Every 30 minutes, 06:00 to 23:30, Casa Port or Casa Voyageurs to Rabat Ville; 2nd class 40 MAD, 1st class 55 MADThe TNR shuttle stops at Rabat Ville, right by the old medina. Al Boraq stops at Rabat Agdal in the new town. Both take about an hour, so the cheaper shuttle is often the better pick.
- Al Boraq High-Speed TrainONCF Al BoraqArriving1h 20m(80 min)89–224 MADSchedule: Hourly from 06:00 to 19:00, then 21:00 (arrives Rabat Agdal); 2nd class 89–172 MAD, 1st class 129–224 MAD
- Al Boraq High-Speed TrainONCF Al BoraqDeparting1h 20m(80 min)89–224 MADSchedule: Roughly hourly from Rabat Agdal; 2nd class 89–172 MAD, 1st class 129–224 MAD
- Train (ONCF)ONCF Al AtlasArriving3h(180 min)115–175 MADSchedule: 15+ daily departures; 2nd class 115–130 MAD, 1st class 145–175 MAD
- Train (ONCF)ONCF Al AtlasDeparting3h(180 min)115–175 MADSchedule: 15+ daily departures; 2nd class 115–130 MAD, 1st class 145–175 MAD2nd class is fine for the 3-hour ride, and both classes on Al Atlas get a reserved seat. If 1st class is only 30–45 MAD more, it is worth it for the extra space on full trains.
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Festivals and events here
Annual cultural festivals, gatherings, and seasonal events in Rabat.
- JuneSecond half of June (2026 edition: 19 to 27 June)
Mawazine – Rhythms of the World
Africa's largest music festival fills stages across Rabat and Salé with international headliners and Moroccan stars; the 2026 edition claimed about 3.6 million attendees.
TipsMost concerts are free; only front-zone seats at the big stages are ticketed, so arrive early for a good spot.
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