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Book hostels in Rabat

Morocco's capital: royal, relaxed, underrated. Quiet medina, big history.

Rabat doesn't shout like Marrakech or Fes, and that's exactly why backpackers are starting to notice it. The Kasbah of the Udayas, Hassan Tower, and a calm medina on the Atlantic make it a perfect 1–2 night pit-stop. It's also cleaner, safer-feeling and easier to navigate than any other Moroccan capital of culture.

Highlights

  • Kasbah of the Udayas
  • Hassan Tower & Mohammed V Mausoleum
  • Chellah ruins
  • Beach-walk along the Atlantic
  • Mohammed VI Museum of Modern Art

Best for

  • Travellers coming in via Rabat-Salé airport
  • Short-stay culture visits
  • Solo travellers wanting a calmer first Moroccan city
  • Politics/history nerds