When to visit Rabat: June to August is hot but the Atlantic coastal breeze keeps Rabat milder than inland Moroccan cities
When is the best time to visit Rabat?
Avg Temp
22–30°C
Rainfall
Very low, ~2mm/month
Best Time
June to August is hot but the Atlantic coastal breeze keeps Rabat milder than inland Moroccan cities
Packing Tips (3)
- Lightweight breathable clothing for daytime heat
- A light layer for the cooler Atlantic evening breeze along the coast
- Modest clothing for visiting the mausoleum and mosque grounds
What does Rabat cost?
Typical prices
- Budget mealMAD 45.00
- Mid-range mealMAD 130.00
- CappuccinoMAD 12.00
- Domestic beerMAD 30.00
- Taxi (per km)MAD 2.50
- Public transport ticketMAD 4.00
- Museum entryMAD 50.00
- Mid-range hotel (night)MAD 600.00
Local currency: MAD
Food & Drink
Dinarjat
Restaurant set in a restored 17th-century riad within the medina walls, serving traditional Moroccan cuisine with live oud music.
Le Dhow
Restaurant aboard a docked wooden boat on the Bou Regreg river, serving seafood and Moroccan dishes with views toward Salé.
Restaurant El Bahia
Traditional restaurant in a courtyard setting near the Kasbah des Oudayas serving classic tagines and couscous.
Kasbah des Oudayas café terraces
Cluster of small blue-and-white cafés inside the Kasbah's Andalusian gardens serving mint tea and pastries overlooking the river mouth.
Le Puzzle Club
Nightclub and lounge in Rabat popular with a younger crowd for late-night dancing and DJ sets.
Sky Bar Rabat
Rooftop bar with skyline views popular for evening drinks in the capital's Agdal or downtown area.
Culture & History
Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
Morocco's national modern art museum, opened in 2014, showcasing 20th and 21st century Moroccan artists in a striking contemporary building.
Chellah Necropolis
Walled complex of Roman ruins and a medieval Islamic necropolis, now home to storks nesting atop the minaret, on the edge of Rabat.
Mausoleum of Mohammed V
Grand mausoleum of white marble and mosaic tilework housing the tombs of the king and his sons, guarded by royal cavalry.
Kasbah des Oudayas Museum
Small museum within the Kasbah displaying traditional Moroccan crafts, jewelry, and costumes.
Cinema Renaissance
One of Rabat's central cinemas showing current release films.
Mawazine Festival
One of the world's largest music festivals, held in Rabat each year with international headliners performing at outdoor venues across the city.
Jazz au Chellah
Jazz festival held amid the atmospheric ruins of the Chellah necropolis.
Nature & Outdoors
Plage de Rabat
City beach at the mouth of the Bou Regreg river below the Kasbah des Oudayas, popular with local surfers and swimmers.
Active & Fun
Fitness Park Rabat
Modern gym chain branch in Rabat offering weight training, cardio machines, and group fitness classes.
Piscine Ibn Sina
Public swimming pool complex in Rabat's Agdal district used for recreational and lap swimming.
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