Tours from Rabat

The Hassan Tower and its field of columns in Rabat – Tours from Rabat
The Hassan Tower and its field of columns in Rabat. One of the stops on our private Tours from Rabat.

Private tours · From the capital to the Sahara

Tours from Rabat

Private tours that start from your hotel in Rabat, the capital of Morocco: the imperial cities, the blue town of Chefchaouen, the dunes of Merzouga and on to Marrakech, Casablanca or Tangier.

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8 Tours from Rabat

A desert camp in the dunes of Erg Chebbi glowing in the evening light
A desert camp in the dunes of Erg Chebbi glowing in the evening light. A landscape you cross on our Tours from Rabat.

4-Day Rabat to Merzouga Desert Tour & Back to Rabat

  • Private Tour
  • Hotels, Riad + Desert Camp
  • Round Trip from Rabat
  • Camel Trekking

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The dye pits of the Chouara tannery in the medina of Fes
The dye pits of the Chouara tannery in the medina of Fes. Seen on our private Tours from Rabat.

5-Day Rabat to Marrakech Desert Tour via Fes & Merzouga

  • Riads + Desert Camp
  • Fes & Merzouga
Blue stairs decorated with flower pots in the medina of Chefchaouen
Blue stairs decorated with flower pots in the medina of Chefchaouen. One of the stops on our private Tours from Rabat.

6-Day Rabat to Marrakech Tour via Chefchaouen & Merzouga

  • Chefchaouen
Earthen kasbahs rising above the palm groves of southern Morocco
Earthen kasbahs rising above the palm groves of southern Morocco. A landscape you cross on our Tours from Rabat.

7-Day Rabat to Marrakech Desert Tour: Fes, Sahara & Kasbahs

  • Riads, Kasbah + Desert Camp
  • Fes, Sahara & Kasbahs
The blue town of Chefchaouen spread over the slopes of the Rif mountains
The blue town of Chefchaouen spread over the slopes of the Rif mountains. Seen on our private Tours from Rabat.

9-Day Rabat to Marrakech Tour via Tangier, Chefchaouen & Merzouga

  • Tangier & Chefchaouen
Kasbahs and palm trees in the warm evening light of the Draa-Tafilalet
Kasbahs and palm trees in the warm evening light of the Draa-Tafilalet. One of the stops on our private Tours from Rabat.

13-Day Rabat to Casablanca Tour via Merzouga & Marrakech

  • Marrakech & Essaouira
  • Desert & Coast
Greater Flamingos in flight over a lagoon
Greater Flamingos in flight over a lagoon. A landscape you cross on our Tours from Rabat.

8-Day Northern Wetlands & Middle Atlas Birding Tour: Rabat to Fes

  • Hotels & Guesthouses
  • Birdwatching
  • Early Starts
Snow-capped peaks of the High Atlas mountains
Snow-capped peaks of the High Atlas mountains. Seen on our private Tours from Rabat.

17-Day Rabat to Tangier Grand Morocco Tour

  • Riads, Kasbahs + Desert Camp
  • All of Morocco

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Good to know

About Our Tours from Rabat

Rabat is a calm, green capital on the Atlantic, with good motorways in every direction, which makes it an easy and pleasant place to begin a tour of Morocco. Meknes and the Roman city of Volubilis are two hours away, Fes three, and the Rif mountains and Chefchaouen four.

Our tours from Rabat range from a four-day round trip to the Sahara to a grand journey of seventeen days around the whole country. Most head inland through Fes and the Middle Atlas to the dunes of Erg Chebbi and finish in Marrakech, while the longer routes add Tangier, the Atlantic coast and Casablanca. Every tour is private, with your own driver-guide from the first morning.

  • 8private tours from Rabat
  • 4 – 17days, shortest to longest
  • Door to doorpickup at your hotel, airport or station
  • Flexibleevery itinerary can be adjusted

Highlights

Why Start Your Morocco Tour in Rabat

  • The capitalRabat is a UNESCO-listed city with the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the Kasbah of the Udayas.
  • Easy arrivalRabat-Salé Airport and the high-speed train make Rabat a relaxed starting point.
  • Chefchaouen and the northThe blue town and the Rif mountains are easy to include.
  • Meknes and VolubilisImperial gates and Roman ruins on the road to Fes.
  • The SaharaEvery tour reaches the dunes of Erg Chebbi with a night in a desert camp.
  • South to MarrakechGorges, kasbahs and Ait Ben Haddou on the way to Marrakech.

Where to go

Where Our Tours from Rabat Go

Kasbah of the Udayas, a highlight of our tours from Rabat
Kasbah of the Udayas, a highlight of our tours from Rabat. One of the stops on our private Tours from Rabat.

Kasbah of the Udayas

Blue-and-white lanes above the Bou Regreg river.

Chefchaouen, a highlight of our tours from Rabat
Chefchaouen, a highlight of our tours from Rabat. A landscape you cross on our Tours from Rabat.

Chefchaouen

The blue medina in the Rif mountains.

Meknes, a highlight of our tours from Rabat
Meknes, a highlight of our tours from Rabat. Seen on our private Tours from Rabat.

Meknes

Bab Mansour and the imperial city of Moulay Ismail.

Merzouga, a highlight of our tours from Rabat
Merzouga, a highlight of our tours from Rabat. One of the stops on our private Tours from Rabat.

Merzouga

Camel ride and a night in the dunes.

Dades & Ouarzazate, a highlight of our tours from Rabat
Dades & Ouarzazate, a highlight of our tours from Rabat. A landscape you cross on our Tours from Rabat.

Dades & Ouarzazate

Kasbahs and gorges on the way to Marrakech.

Marrakech, a highlight of our tours from Rabat
Marrakech, a highlight of our tours from Rabat. Seen on our private Tours from Rabat.

Marrakech

End your tour in the Red City.

Experiences

What You Will Experience

Tours from Rabat combine the calm of the capital with the north, the imperial cities and the desert.

Mausoleum of Mohammed V in Morocco
Mausoleum of Mohammed V in Morocco. One of the stops on our private Tours from Rabat.

Mausoleum of Mohammed V

Rabat

Holy town of Moulay Idriss in Morocco
Holy town of Moulay Idriss in Morocco. A landscape you cross on our Tours from Rabat.

Holy town of Moulay Idriss

Near Volubilis

Climbing the dunes in Morocco
Climbing the dunes in Morocco. Seen on our private Tours from Rabat.

Climbing the dunes

Erg Chebbi

Evening in Marrakech in Morocco
Evening in Marrakech in Morocco. One of the stops on our private Tours from Rabat.

Evening in Marrakech

Jemaa el-Fna

When to go

Best Time for a Tour from Rabat

Rabat has a mild Atlantic climate; the season mostly matters for the mountains and the desert further south.

  • SpringMarch – MayGreen hills in the north and ideal temperatures in the Sahara.
  • SummerJune – AugustComfortable in Rabat and Chefchaouen, very hot in the desert.
  • AutumnSeptember – NovemberWarm and stable weather from the coast to the dunes.
  • WinterDecember – FebruaryMild in Rabat, rain possible in the north, cold nights in the desert.

Private tours

Why Book Your Rabat Tour With Us

  • Fully private: only your group, your own vehicle and driver-guide
  • Pickup at your riad, hotel, airport or station in Rabat
  • Every itinerary can be shortened, extended or changed
  • Stop whenever you like for photos, tea and short walks
  • Comfortable air-conditioned 4×4 or minibus
  • Guides speaking English, Spanish, Italian, French or Portuguese

Frequently asked questions

Tours from Rabat FAQs

Where do you pick us up in Rabat?

At your hotel or riad, at Rabat-Salé Airport or at Rabat Agdal station, usually at around 8:00 am.

How long does it take from Rabat to Merzouga?

About 9 to 10 hours of driving, so we usually split it with a night in Fes, Ifrane or Midelt.

Can we visit Chefchaouen from Rabat?

Yes, several of our tours from Rabat go north to Chefchaouen before heading to Fes and the desert.

Is there a guided tour of Rabat?

We can add a guided visit of Rabat on the first day, including the Hassan Tower, the mausoleum and the Kasbah of the Udayas.

Can the tour end in Marrakech?

Yes, most of our tours from Rabat end in Marrakech; others end in Casablanca or Tangier.

How much does a private tour from Rabat cost?

The price depends on the group size, the season and the length of the tour. Contact us with your dates for a quote.

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Merzouga Desert
Merzouga Desert. A landscape you cross on our Tours from Rabat.

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Merzouga Desert

Golden dunes, camel trekking, desert camps and unforgettable sunsets in the heart of the Sahara.

  • Camel trekking
  • Desert camps
  • Sunrise & sunset
Marrakech
Marrakech. Seen on our private Tours from Rabat.

The red city: lively souks, palaces and gardens, and the gateway to the High Atlas and the desert roads.

  • Souks & palaces
  • Atlas day trips
  • Gateway to the desert
Fes
Fes. One of the stops on our private Tours from Rabat.

Fes

The oldest living medina in the world, with its tanneries, madrasas and master craftsmen.

  • Ancient medina
  • Tanneries
  • Master craftsmen
Casablanca
Casablanca. A landscape you cross on our Tours from Rabat.

Casablanca

Morocco’s Atlantic metropolis, home of the Hassan II Mosque and the usual starting point for imperial-city and grand tours.

  • Hassan II Mosque
  • Atlantic corniche
  • Arrival city
Tangier
Tangier. Seen on our private Tours from Rabat.

Tangier

Where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean — a white medina, sea views and the road to Chefchaouen.

  • Sea views
  • Old kasbah
  • Road to Chefchaouen
Ouarzazate
Ouarzazate. One of the stops on our private Tours from Rabat.

Ouarzazate

Kasbahs, film studios and the road of a thousand kasbahs towards the Dades Valley.

  • Kasbahs
  • Film studios
  • Ait Ben Haddou
Agadir
Agadir. A landscape you cross on our Tours from Rabat.

Agadir

Long Atlantic beaches and year-round sunshine, a relaxed start or end to a Morocco tour.

  • Atlantic beaches
  • Year-round sun
  • Souss valley
Lanterns, carpets and white tents of a luxury desert camp under a pink evening sky
Lanterns, carpets and white tents of a luxury desert camp under a pink evening sky. Seen on our private Tours from Rabat.

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