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The 14 Best Day Trips from Rabat

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 14 good day trips from Rabat, Morocco, led by Casablanca, Meknes, Kenitra. The closest is Kenitra, about 40 min by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Rabat at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Casablanca86 km SW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Meknes119 km E1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Kenitra36 km NE40 minHalf-day trip
Mohammedia63 km SW1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Khouribga126 km S2 hrFull-day trip
Dar Bouazza107 km SW1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Settat134 km SW2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Berrechid109 km SW1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Khemisset74 km E1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Ksar El Kebir139 km NE2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Larache145 km NE2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Oued Zem130 km S2 hrFull-day trip
Sidi Slimane88 km E1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Ouislane124 km E1 hr 55 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Rabat

  1. 1

    Casablanca, Morocco

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car86 km south-west of Rabat2 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for Place des Nations Unies ساحة الأمم المتحدة.

    Also nearby: Bouskoura.

  2. 2

    Meknes, Morocco

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car119 km east of Rabat3 hr 40 min round trip
  3. 3

    Kenitra, Morocco

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car36 km north-east of Rabat1 hr 20 min round trip
  4. 4

    Mohammedia, Morocco

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car63 km south-west of Rabat2 hr 30 min round trip
  5. 5

    Khouribga, Morocco

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car126 km south of Rabat4 hr round trip
  6. 6

    Dar Bouazza, Morocco

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km south-west of Rabat3 hr 20 min round trip
  7. 7

    Settat, Morocco

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car134 km south-west of Rabat4 hr 10 min round trip
  8. 8

    Berrechid, Morocco

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car109 km south-west of Rabat3 hr 20 min round trip
  9. 9

    Khemisset, Morocco

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car74 km east of Rabat2 hr 50 min round trip
  10. 10

    Ksar El Kebir, Morocco

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car139 km north-east of Rabat4 hr 20 min round trip
  11. 11

    Larache, Morocco

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km north-east of Rabat4 hr 30 min round trip
  12. 12

    Oued Zem, Morocco

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km south of Rabat4 hr round trip
  13. 13

    Sidi Slimane, Morocco

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car88 km east of Rabat2 hr 50 min round trip
  14. 14

    Ouislane, Morocco

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km east of Rabat3 hr 50 min round trip

A sample day trip: Rabat to Casablanca

A realistic pace for Casablanca, 86 km from Rabat. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Rabat
  2. 09:50Arrive in Casablanca (1 hr 20 min drive)
  3. 10:05Place des Nations Unies ساحة الأمم المتحدة
  4. 12:05Lunch
  5. 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Casablanca
  6. 15:50Head back to Rabat
  7. 17:10Home in Rabat

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Rabat?
The best day trips from Rabat are Casablanca, Meknes, Kenitra, Mohammedia, Khouribga. The closest is Kenitra, about 40 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Rabat?
Kenitra is the closest, 36 km north-east of Rabat, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Rabat?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Rabat: Kenitra (40 min).
What is the biggest city near Rabat for a day out?
Casablanca is the largest city in day-trip range, 86 km south-west of Rabat and about 1 hr 20 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Rabat?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Larache at 145 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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