Illustrative image3 days · 2 nights · Casablanca, Rabat and the Atlantic coast
Atlantic Serenity
The Moulay Bousselham retreat.
Price on requestPrivate or group · devotional or open track
Day trip · Casablanca, Rabat and the Atlantic coast
Rabat and Salé
The royal capital and its twin city of scholars.
Rabat’s great monuments face Salé across the Bou Regreg river. See the Hassan Tower and the royal mausoleum, walk the Kasbah of the Udayas, then cross to the quieter streets of Salé and the zawiya of Sidi Abdallah Ben Hassoun, a saint of the Jazuli line.
- Duration
- Full day · about 9 hours
- Starts
- Pickup in Casablanca or Rabat
- Travel
- Private or small group
Highlights
- The zawiya of Sidi Abdallah Ben Hassoun, patron saint of Salé
- Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V
- The Kasbah of the Udayas
The day
Morning
Rabat
Pickup (from Casablanca 97 km, about 1 h 15) → Hassan Tower and Mausoleum of Mohammed V → Kasbah of the Udayas
- Hassan Tower and Mausoleum of Mohammed VOpen to every visitor; entry is free.Entry included
- Kasbah of the UdayasGuided exterior visit
Midday
Lunch
Lunch in Rabat
Afternoon
Salé
Across the river to Salé → medina walk → drop-off
- Salé medinaGuided exterior visit
- Zawiya of Sidi Abdallah Ben HassounGuided exterior visit
What the labels mean
- Entry includedEntry is part of the price.
- Guided exterior visitVisited with a guide from the outside, or on foot through the quarter.
Labels: Entry included, Guided exterior visit
Included
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel or riad in Casablanca or Rabat
- Vehicle and driver: private, or shared with your group on a group date
- A qualified local heritage guide
- Entry to every monument marked “Entry included”
- Lunch and drinking water
Not included
- Accommodation
- Personal purchases
- Gratuities, at your discretion
Route and driving times
- Casablanca to Rabat97 km · 1 h 16
- Rabat to Salé3 km · 4 min
- Salé to Casablanca98 km · 1 h 15
Road estimates from OpenStreetMap, without stops or traffic.
Open in Google MapsMeals
Lunch in Rabat and drinking water.
Dates and prices
Private
Any date you choose: just you, your family or your companions.
Small group
Join other guests on one of the scheduled dates below.
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Questions about this day trip
How long is this tour, and where does it start?
Full day, about 9 hours, in Casablanca, Rabat and the Atlantic coast. Start: Pickup in Casablanca or Rabat.
Is it a private tour or a group tour?
Both. Book it privately for your own party on any date, or join a scheduled small-group date at a lower price per person. Group dates are listed on this page as they are scheduled.
What is included?
Pickup and drop-off at your hotel or riad in Casablanca or Rabat, vehicle and driver: private, or shared with your group on a group date, a qualified local heritage guide, entry to every monument marked “Entry included” and lunch and drinking water. Not included: accommodation, personal purchases and gratuities, at your discretion.
How much does it cost?
The price is quoted on request: send your date and number of guests with the booking panel and we reply with your itinerary and price.
How do I book?
Choose private or group, your date and guests in the booking panel, then send your name and email. You receive a reference immediately and we confirm availability. No payment is taken online.
Good to know
- Rabat’s modern and historic capital is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Visits inside sacred spaces, taking part in zawiya gatherings and meetings with resident teachers are confirmed individually for each date. If one cannot happen, we tell you before you book and describe the alternative.
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Plan this day trip.
Send your dates and preferences. We reply with a confirmed programme and price.
