Rabat Traveler Essentials
- Safety rating
- 7.2/10
- Best time to visit
- Spring and autumn deliver mild, sunny weather perfect for walking the city's gardens and ramparts.
- Population
- 1.9M
Overview
Morocco's relaxed, leafy capital pairs imperial grandeur with a tidy modern administrative core along the Atlantic. The hilltop Kasbah of the Udayas, the soaring Hassan Tower and the riverside medina make it an elegant, easygoing stop.
Getting around
A clean tramway, city buses and petit taxis serve the compact center, much of which is pleasantly walkable.
Local etiquette
Dress modestly near religious sites, greet politely, and ask permission before taking photos of residents.
Safety
Rabat is among Morocco's safest cities, calm and well kept; standard precautions against petty theft are enough.