Getting there
As a tourist destination, Morocco is well serviced internationally. There are usually flights into Rabat Sale Airport from London, Paris, Madrid, Brussels, Malaga. At the moment, however, flights into Rabat are limited (only available via Ryanair flying into Rabat from London on Thursdays). If you wish to fly into Rabat from London on the Friday 7th, then you will need to fly into Casablanca. Additional & more frequent flights into Rabat may become available from August so please check regularly.
If you fly into Casablanca Mohammed V Airport, Morocco's largest and most international airport, it is a 1h30 minute drive to the venue.
For those planning to stay longer in order to travel around the country, please contact me for recommendations for a longer itinerary involving visiting Morocco's main cities.
Restaurants
Sa Caleta
Sa Caleta Restaurant is considered one of the distinguished restaurants in Rabat, due to the variety of delicious dishes inspired by Spanish cuisine, which individuals choose from the unique menu of the restaurant, while sitting on the white seats that are distributed in the inner hall. Among those dishes are cold meats, octopus limbs that It comes with special sauce, chicken salad and many more.
Centre Commercial Prestige - Angle Av. Mohamed VI et Av. Ahmed Rifai Souissi 10170, Rabat 10030 Morocco.
Funky Chen
Asian fusion restaurant with great cocktails and vibes.
Centre Prestige. Avenue Ahmed Rifai 59 Souissi, Rabat Morocco+212 5376-31194
Le Dhow
Both a lounge and a restaurant located in the docked of Kasbah Oudayas, Le Dhow is a vintage boat with history dating back to the 17th century. Nowadays, it is an elegant dining room offering guests authentic French cuisine accompanied by live bands, karaoke and DJs.
Le Dhow, Quai de Bouregreg – Avenue Al Marsa, Rabat, Morocco, +1 212 5377 02302
Cosmopolitan
Known for its modern art décor villa, the Cosmopolitan brings the finest French cuisine to Rabat. Located across the street from ramparts of Rabat and close to Bab Rouah, the Gate of the Winds, the Cosmopolitan offers refined dishes that have been carefully crafted by its chef. The desserts are a particular highlight, transporting diners from Rabat to the streets of Paris with the classic French flavors and textures.
Cosmopolitan Restaurant, Angle rue Abbou Abbas El Guerraoui Rabat, Morocco, +1 212 5372 00028
Known for its modern art décor villa, the Cosmopolitan brings the finest French cuisine to Rabat. Located across the street from ramparts of Rabat and close to Bab Rouah, the Gate of the Winds, the Cosmopolitan offers refined dishes that have been carefully crafted by its chef. The desserts are a particular highlight, transporting diners from Rabat to the streets of Paris with the classic French flavors and textures.
Dar Naji
For those seeking Moroccan food, decent value for money in Rabat, with nice terrace and warm & relaxed ambiance.
Av. Jazirat Al Arabe, Rabat, Morocco
Chez Ouazzani
For an affordable semi-traditional Moroccan street food / grill experience, this place is highly recommended.
Place Ibn Yassine Agdal, Rabat 10030 Morocco
If you would like to order food, please use the app Glovo (equivalent to Deliveroo or Uber Eats).
- SO Lounge Rabat
- Boca Grande Rabat
- Villa Mandarine
For specific / tailored recommendations, contact me directly on WhatsApp on +44 744 539 5606
Some useful links on the top things to see in Rabat, for those staying 24-72 hours:
https://theculturetrip.com/africa/morocco/articles/the-top-10-things-to-do-and-see-in-rabat/
https://theculturetrip.com/africa/morocco/articles/how-to-spend-24-hours-in-rabat-morocco/
www.globotreks.com/destinations/morocco/48-hours-in-rabat-morocco/