Featured place
Hassan Tower
Iconic unfinished minaret and adjoining mausoleum, free to visit.
City price guide
What does a trip to Rabat really cost?
Explore typical Rabat prices for landmarks, museums, transport, food and accommodation in Morocco's capital city.
Daily budget
Per personHow much should you budget each day?
A practical estimate for a day in Rabat, excluding flights. Your actual spending will depend on your travel style and choices.
Famous places
What can you see in Rabat?
Some of the places travelers come to see most — including what's free and what you'll need to budget for.
Free
Popular place
Kasbah of the Udayas
Historic fortified kasbah overlooking the Bou Regreg river, free to explore.
Popular place
Chellah Necropolis
Ancient Roman and Merinid ruins with gardens, open to visitors.
Popular place
Royal Palace (Exterior)
Exterior grounds of the royal palace, free to view.
Popular place
Mohammed VI Museum of Modern Art
Morocco's national museum of modern and contemporary art.
Things to do
Activities worth budgeting for
A few experiences that can shape your trip — with a practical idea of what they usually cost.
Rabat City Tour
Half day
Guided tour covering the Kasbah, Hassan Tower and medina.
200–450 MAD
Chellah Guided Visit
1–2 hours
Guided tour of the Chellah necropolis and gardens.
100–250 MAD
Museum Entry
1–2 hours
Entry to Rabat's archaeology or contemporary art museums.
20–60 MAD
Bou Regreg Boat Ride
15 minutes
Short boat ride across the Bou Regreg river to Salé.
10–30 MAD
Andalusian Gardens Visit
30–45 minutes
Peaceful gardens within the Kasbah of the Udayas, free to enter.
1–20 MADGetting around
What will transport cost in Rabat?
A quick comparison of the options travelers are most likely to use, from the cheapest way to move around to more convenient choices.
Best for short trips
Small taxi
Short trips within Rabat, usually metered.
12–35 MADBest for saving money
Tram ticket
Single tram journey across Rabat-Salé.
6–8 MADBest for airport travel
Train ticket
ONCF train connection to Casablanca or Tangier.
35–150 MADBest for longer journeys
Airport transfer
Transfer between Rabat-Salé Airport and the city.
100–250 MAD
Food & drinks
What does eating cost?
Typical prices for the everyday food and drinks travelers are most likely to buy in Rabat.
Local breakfast20–45 MAD
Casual local meal35–80 MAD
Mid-range restaurant100–250 MAD
Coffee12–28 MAD
Bottled water5–10 MAD
Prices can be higher around major tourist areas and popular restaurants.
Accommodation
What does a night cost?
Typical nightly prices across different accommodation levels in Rabat.
Hostel bed
Budget hotel
Mid-range hotel
Luxury hotel
Prices can change significantly with season, location and demand.
After dark
What does a night out in Rabat cost?
From a relaxed evening to a night at a popular venue, here's a rough idea of what you might spend after sunset.
Evening in Rabat
Dinner, drinks or a full night out
Your budget can change quickly depending on the venue, drinks and type of evening.
Low-key
Relaxed evening
Dinner, one drink or coffee and a ride back to your accommodation.
Dinner
70–160 MAD
Drink / coffee
30–65 MAD
Transport
15–35 MAD
PopularMost common
Night out
Dinner followed by a few drinks at a bar, lounge or club, including entry.
Dinner
140–300 MAD
Drinks / entry
130–350 MAD
Transport
25–60 MAD
Premium
Upscale night
Fine dining and premium cocktails at a high-end venue or club (VIP table/bottle service costs extra).
Dinner
350–700 MAD
Drinks / venue
280–700 MAD
Transport
45–100 MAD
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