The 14 Best Day Trips from Rabat

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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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.

Built from 14 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Rabat

  1. 1

    Casablanca, Morocco

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car86 km south-west of Rabat

    Known for Place des Nations Unies ساحة الأمم المتحدة.

  2. 2

    Meknes, Morocco

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

    Kenitra, Morocco

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car36 km north-east of Rabat
  4. 4

    Mohammedia, Morocco

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

    Khouribga, Morocco

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

    Dar Bouazza, Morocco

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

    Settat, Morocco

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

    Berrechid, Morocco

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

    Khemisset, Morocco

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

    Ksar El Kebir, Morocco

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

    Larache, Morocco

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km north-east of Rabat
  12. 12

    Oued Zem, Morocco

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

    Sidi Slimane, Morocco

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

    Ouislane, Morocco

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km east of Rabat

A sample day: Rabat to Casablanca

  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.
Where can I go for a weekend from Rabat?
For a weekend away from Rabat, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Larache (145 km, 2 hr 15 min), Ksar El Kebir (139 km, 2 hr 10 min), Settat (134 km, 2 hr 5 min), Oued Zem (130 km, 2 hr). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
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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