Capital city in Rabat-Sale-Kenitra, Morocco
Getting around Rabat
How to get around Rabat
Use the Rabat–Salé tram and petit taxis. Fast trains run to Casablanca, Tangier and Fes; the airport is small, so many arrive by train from Casablanca.
Ways to get around Rabat
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Rabat–Salé Tramway | About 6–7 MAD | Two lines; clean, links the medina, Agdal and Salé |
| Petit taxi (blue) | About 20–45 MAD | Insist on the meter |
| ONCF train | About 50–90 MAD to Casablanca | Rabat Ville and Agdal stations; Al Boraq to Tangier |
Ride-hailing apps in Rabat
A 5 km ride costs about DH20–45 ($2.0–4.6).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Bolt | Often cheaper than taxis |
| inDrive | Negotiate fares; drivers may be unlicensed |
| Yango | Smaller network |
- Blue petit taxis must use meters. App drivers may be unlicensed and ask you to sit in front.
Arriving in Rabat
Rabat–Salé (RBA)
Small airport with limited flights; taxi to the center about 100–150 MAD, 20–30 min.
Via Casablanca Mohammed V (CMN)
Direct ONCF train from the airport to Rabat Agdal, about 85–100 MAD, 1 h 15 min.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Carry a 1968-Convention IDP with your home licence; the 1949 version is no longer accepted. Police speed checks are frequent.
- Onward travel in Morocco: Al Boraq high-speed trains link Tangier, Rabat and Casablanca; ONCF trains reach Marrakech and Fez. CTM and Supratours buses cover the rest, and shared grand taxis fill gaps.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Rabat?
No. Use Bolt, inDrive, Yango instead.
What's the best way to get around Rabat?
Use the Rabat–Salé tram and petit taxis. Fast trains run to Casablanca, Tangier and Fes; the airport is small, so many arrive by train from Casablanca.
How do I get from the airport to Rabat?
Small airport with limited flights; taxi to the center about 100–150 MAD, 20–30 min.
Is Rabat walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- ONCF (Moroccan railways)
- CTM buses
- Visit Morocco (Moroccan National Tourist Office)
- Rabat-Salé Tramway
- ONDA Moroccan airports
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