Rabat-Salé-Kénitra

The region containing Morocco's capital, where Rabat's royal and historic sites sit alongside the Atlantic coast at an unhurried pace.

The Rabat-Salé-Kénitra region lies on the Atlantic coast of northwestern Morocco. Its capital, Rabat, is the capital of Morocco and forms twin cities with Salé across the Bou Regreg river. Rabat's historic city is a World Heritage site, with highlights including the Kasbah of the Udayas, the Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, the ruins of Chellah and the Andalusian-style gardens. The city is tidy and relaxed in pace. The region also includes Kénitra and coastal wetlands. The climate is mild and the region is a good destination year-round, with spring and autumn the best. Rabat-Salé Airport is the air gateway, the Al Boraq high-speed train connects to Tangier, and regular trains run to Casablanca and Fez.

Destinations

• Rabat

Itineraries

• Classic Imperial Cities & Sahara Loop – Head north from Casablanca to the Blue City and Fes, then cross the desert and gorges to Marrakech.
• Morocco Rail Journey: North to South – Skip the car rental and private drivers; connect Tangier to Marrakech via high-speed and standard trains