Why go
- Capital city of Morocco.
- Known for capital of Morocco.
- Served by Rabat-Salé Airport (RBA).
History
Rabat is the capital city of Morocco, located on the northwestern coasts of the Atlantic Ocean. Rabat is the country's seventh-largest city with a population of 515,619 (2024) and the second largest metropolitan area after Casablanca, with a population of approximately 2.1 million (2025). It is also the capital city of the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra administrative region. Rabat is located on the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the river Bou Regreg, opposite Salé, the city's main commuter town.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 9 direct destinations
- Ryanair FR (737-800) · 6 routes: Beauvais, Charleroi, Gerona, London, Madrid, Marseille
- Royal Air Maroc AT (737-800, ATR 72) · 2 routes: Casablanca, Paris
- Air France AF (A319, A320) · 1 route: Paris
- Iberia Airlines IB (A320) · 1 route: Paris*
- Vueling Airlines VY (A320) · 1 route: Paris
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Rabat-Salé Airport (RBA); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: RBA has direct flights to 9 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Paris, Beauvais, Casablanca, Charleroi, Gerona…). By water: 4 ferry terminals within 20 km.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Rabat, Morocco. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.