Royal Palace of Rabat Travel Guide: Top Sights in Morocco, Tours &

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Royal Palace of Rabat- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Morocco; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 2 hours

The Royal Palace of Rabat, or Dar al-Makhzen, serves as the official residence of the King of Morocco and a center of political and ceremonial life. Situated in the Touarga district, it was originally established in the 18th century by Sultan Mohammed ben Abdallah, with its present structure dating to 1864 under Sultan Mohammed IV. The palace played a pivotal role during the French protectorate and remained the principal royal residence after Morocco's independence. Enclosed by extensive gardens and the mechouar, a grand parade ground, the complex includes the Collège Royal, a cookery school, and a manuscript library. Though not open for public visits, its impressive gates and surrounding architecture offer a glimpse into Morocco's royal heritage.

Operators offering tours in Morocco

Attractions in Rabat

Hassan Tower

4.6

Kasbah des Oudayas

4.2

Bab Oudaia

4.8

Chellah

4.4

Mausoleum of Mohammed V

Exposition Poupées du Monde

Andalusian Gardens

4.8

Les Jardins Exotiques de Bouknadel

4.8

Reviews of Royal Palace of Rabat

Clau F

3
Reviewed: 2024-08-04

It is a very clean and beautiful place, but it is nothing to see. Not recomanded!
Pree Chawla

4
Reviewed: 2024-04-12

Amazing landscape and entrance area. You can’t really go inside the palace, they only allow you to take photos of the entrance which was quite odd. The grounds and trees were amazing though!
F. T.

4
Reviewed: 2024-02-06

Great place to visit Welcoming guards and staff I wish if they allowed visitors to see more spots inside the palace
vinay moharil

4
Reviewed: 2023-12-29

Our tour to this place was a little disappointing since we could not get inside the palace. I am sure the palace is awesome from the inside but just seeing the gates from outside and seeing the 3 arches in line was not enough
Ellen Stiefler

4
Reviewed: 2023-10-20

The Royal Palace of the king of Morocco is only used as his offices. The building itself is 5 acres in size and no one knows what it looks like inside. So when you go to visit the palace, you have to stand a good distance away and it’s not much to look at from the outside. There are a number of different kind of uniformed men outside but they too, are at such a distance. It’s hard to see any of the detail of their outfits. The grounds of the royal palace, both inside and outside the walls are meticulously maintained, but it’s mainly vast Hardscape and fast amounts of lawn. The botanical gardens are far more interesting and pretty. There are huge fountains on the plaza, but they had no water in them when we were there. Apparently they only have water and are working fountains when the king is at the Royal Palace, and he prefers to live in his residence in Sale There is a large mosque on the property with the characteristic Morrocan square single minaret. It was interesting to learn that after Ramadan, everyone is invited into the royal palace grounds to celebrate together.