Rabat suits going alone because its main sights sit along one tram line, so a day can be a series of short, easy stops rather than one big plan. This page follows that line: the Hassan Tower, four state museums, the Kasbah of the Udayas and Chellah, then what the official advisories say.
Last checked 2026-11-01. For other Moroccan cities, see Casablanca, Fez and Marrakech.
Start with the tram
The Rabat-Salé tram operator says a single ticket is 7 MAD and lets you travel across the whole network for one hour from the first validation, with transfers between its two lines. You must validate the ticket every time you board, even when transferring. A digital ticket (also 7 MAD) is sold through the Tram Mobile app (Tramway Rabat Salé, tickets).
The operator's tourism page links stops to sights: Place du 16 Novembre and Hassan II Bridge for the Hassan Tower and Mohammed V Mausoleum, Rabat Medina for the old medina, Bab Chellah for the Chellah gardens area, and Mohammed V - Rabat Train Station for the Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (Tramway Rabat Salé, tourism). Riding to a named stop is an easy way to move alone: you always know where you get off.
The Hassan Tower and the mausoleum
The Moroccan tourist office describes the Hassan Tower as an unfinished minaret that has watched over the city for more than eight centuries. At its base are an esplanade and the Mohammed V Mausoleum, which it says is carved in white onyx and decorated with marble, plaster and carved woodwork (Moroccan National Tourist Office, Rabat). It lists no hours or prices, so check on the day. An open esplanade is an easy first stop alone: you can walk at your own pace and leave when you want.
Four state museums, one set of hours
Morocco's national museums foundation runs several museums in Rabat. Its pages for the four below list the same hours, open from 10:00 to 18:00 and closed on Tuesday, so you can plan one afternoon around them (last checked 2026-11-01; check for one-off closures).
- Museum of History and Civilisations (23 rue El Brihi, Hassan): archaeology arranged in a chronological route, including Roman bronzes from Volubilis. Adults pay 20 MAD (Fondation Nationale des Musees).
- Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (2 Avenue Moulay Hassan): a national museum of modern Moroccan art. Foreign visitors pay 60 MAD (Fondation Nationale des Musees).
- National Museum of Photography (Fort Rottembourg, Avenue Mokhtar Jazoulite): housed in a fort built in the late 19th century on the Rabat corniche. Adults pay 20 MAD (Fondation Nationale des Musees).
- Oudayas, National Museum of Adornment (in the Kasbah des Oudayas): opened on 9 January 2023, with displays on Moroccan adornment. Foreign visitors pay 60 MAD (Fondation Nationale des Musees).
For tips on visiting a museum by yourself, see how to visit a museum alone.
The Kasbah of the Udayas and a tea break
The tourist office says to take time in the Kasbah of the Udayas: tour the gardens of this old fortress and the art galleries around it, then take a break on the patio of Cafe Maure with mint tea and Moroccan cookies (Moroccan National Tourist Office, Rabat). It also names the Kasbah's Andalusian garden among the city's green spaces (Moroccan National Tourist Office, nature). A cafe with a view is the classic way to sit alone without needing to talk; see how to eat alone in public.
Chellah, the medina and the sea
- Chellah: the tourist office calls it a Merinid necropolis, where you walk among ancient vestiges, gardens and storks, inside walls and an enormous gate. Its tram stop is Bab Chellah (Moroccan National Tourist Office, Rabat).
- The old medina: the tourist office says the craftsmen of the medina work on fabrics, leather and gold and silver jewellery, and that the Rbati carpet is the city's famous craft (Moroccan National Tourist Office, medina). Browsing is the easy way to start; you can say no thank you and keep walking.
- Oudayas beach: below the fortress, the tourist office says the area is run by the Rabat sailing club and offers kayaking and windsurfing (Moroccan National Tourist Office, beach). It gives no season or prices, so treat it as a walk to the water in November rather than a plan.
- Exotic Gardens of Bouknadel: a few kilometres from Rabat, 4.5 hectares with more than 600 plant species from five continents and 80 animal species, according to the tourist office (Moroccan National Tourist Office, nature). It gives no transport details or hours, so confirm both before you go.
What the official advisories say
Conditions change. Read the current advisory before you travel.
- UK Foreign Office (last updated 19 August 2026): petty crime is common in medina quarters and on beaches, and it advises avoiding quiet areas after dark and not carrying large amounts of money or valuables. It says women may receive unwanted attention in Morocco, especially when travelling alone, and suggests loose-fitting clothing that covers the arms, legs and chest. It also advises always asking permission before taking pictures of people (UK FCDO, Morocco).
- Government of Canada (last updated 26 May 2026): petty crime and scams occur especially in medinas, market areas, parks and beaches, so stay on main roads in the medinas. It says women travelling alone may be subject to harassment and verbal abuse (Government of Canada, Morocco).
First solo outings
- Easy: take the tram to Hassan Tower and walk the esplanade.
- Medium: a museum afternoon: photography, modern art or history, with a tram stop between.
- Bold: the Kasbah of the Udayas with a tea at Cafe Maure, then on to Chellah.
Solo Era for iPhone
Sketch one plant in the garden
Solo Era (an iPhone app) has a solitude mission at level 1: "Create a small botanical sketchbook page." The prompt is to sketch a common plant from a public path without picking it. The Kasbah's Andalusian garden is one place to try it. Free to download. A subscription is required to start missions. Prices and any free trial are shown in the app and depend on the offer and eligibility.
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FAQ
Which Rabat museums are closed on Tuesday?
The foundation's pages for the Museum of History and Civilisations, the Mohammed VI Museum, the National Museum of Photography and the Oudayas Museum of Adornment list opening from 10:00 to 18:00 and closure on Tuesday. Check for one-off closures.
How much is a tram ticket in Rabat?
The operator lists a single ticket at 7 MAD, valid for one hour across the network, and a digital ticket at the same price through the Tram Mobile app. Validate on every boarding.
Is there a cafe in the Kasbah of the Udayas?
The Moroccan tourist office points to Cafe Maure, a patio cafe serving mint tea and Moroccan cookies, after a tour of the Kasbah gardens.
Which tram stop is nearest Hassan Tower?
The operator links the Hassan Tower and Mohammed V Mausoleum to the stops Place du 16 Novembre and Hassan II Bridge.
Is there anything green near Rabat?
The tourist office names the Exotic Gardens of Bouknadel, a few kilometres from the city, with more than 600 plant species. It gives no hours, so check before you go.
Sources (checked 2026-11-01)
- Moroccan National Tourist Office, Rabat
- Moroccan National Tourist Office, Rabat medina
- Moroccan National Tourist Office, Rabat nature
- Moroccan National Tourist Office, Rabat beach
- Fondation Nationale des Musees, Museum of History and Civilisations
- Fondation Nationale des Musees, Mohammed VI Museum
- Fondation Nationale des Musees, National Museum of Photography
- Fondation Nationale des Musees, Oudayas Museum of Adornment
- Tramway Rabat Salé, tickets
- Tramway Rabat Salé, tourism
- UK FCDO, Morocco safety and security
- Government of Canada, Morocco
Details change; check the venue before you go.
Solo Era for iPhone
Try it with Solo Era
Solo Era gives you one realistic mission a week, records how nervous you felt before and after, and keeps a photo journal of what you did. An iPhone app. A subscription is required to start missions; any free trial depends on the offer and eligibility shown in the app.
