Rabat National Zoo
حديقة الحيوانات الوطنية
A large zoo designed around North African ecological zones, where you can see rare native species such as the Barbary lion.
The Rabat National Zoo moved to a new site south of the city in 2012. Covering about 50 hectares, it is arranged into ecological zones such as the Sahara, the Atlas Mountains, tropical rainforest and wetlands. Its biggest draw is the descendants of the Barbary lion (Atlas lion), which is extinct in the wild, along with Barbary macaques, giraffes and elephants. Adult admission is about MAD 50. It suits a family half-day outing, but you will need to take a taxi to get there.
Opening hours
About 10:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Jardin d'Essais Botaniques
- Royal Palace of Rabat (Dar al-Makhzen)
- Bab er-Rouah
- As-Sunna Mosque
- Museum of History and Civilizations
- Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
- Bank Al-Maghrib Museum
- St. Peter's Cathedral