With a population of 1,66 million, Rabat is the largest city in Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Morocco by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Rabat has to offer.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rabat in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 44.6 °F, with an average temperature of 53.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Rabat, with an average rainfall of 0″.
When flying to Rabat, you’ll arrive at Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA), which is located 8 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Rabat from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 15h 25m.
The train station in Rabat is called Rabat - Ville, and is located 0.7 km from the city center.
Another option to get to Rabat is to pick up a car rental from Casablanca, which is about 86 km from Rabat. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and AIRCAR , among others, in Casablanca.
The most popular bus station is Rabat Center, located 1.0 km from downtown Rabat. Rabat AT is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 km from the city center.
From 5-star hotels such as the Dawliz Rabat Art & Spa to great affordable options like the Malak Hotel, Rabat offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $74 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $159 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Rabat costs $35 per day, on average, or $106 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Rabat Sale.
The most frequently booked car type in Rabat is Mini (Kia Picanto or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 83% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.