Royal Palace of Rabat
The Royal Palace of Rabat is a royal palace representing Moroccan cultural heritage. Commissioned by Mohammed ben Abdallah and opened in 1864, the site features Islamic architecture and is one of the 27 most looked-up sights in Morocco.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between June and August, when daily highs reach 25 °C to 28 °C and rainfall is minimal. For those who prefer milder weather, May and September offer highs between 22 °C and 26 °C with low rainfall. The wettest months are November and December, which see about 86 mm to 91 mm of rain.
Visitors can reach the palace via Rabat-Salé Airport, which is 9 km away. The site is located 2 km from the capital, Rabat. While visiting the palace, you can also see nearby sites such as Chellah, which is 1.3 km away, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V at 2.5 km, or the Kasbah of the Udayas at 3.1 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is December, with about 91 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 18 |
| Average low, °C | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 12 |
| Rainfall, mm | 73 | 62 | 47 | 41 | 20 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 43 | 86 | 91 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
