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Travel Tips and Places to Go

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When to Go

The weather is best in spring and fall.

Getting There

Royal Air Maroc and Delta operate direct flights from the States to Casablanca. To reach Rabat, take a taxi or the one-hour express shuttle train from the Casa Port station.

Where to Stay

Dar Al Batoul
7 Derb Jirari; 212-37/ 727-250; www.riadbatoul.com; doubles from $110, breakfast included.

Villa Mandarine
Small garden hotel at the edge of town with an excellent restaurant and hammam.
19 Rue Ouled Bousbaa; 212-37/752- 077; www.villamandarine.com; doubles from $198, breakfast included.

Where to Eat

La Caravelle
Great fish and traditional Moroccan dishes (plus wonderful views) in the Kasbah des Oudayas.
Sidi Lyabouri Lot; 212-37/ 738-844; dinner for two $28.

La Péniche
Terrific seafood on a canal boat.
Right bank of the Bouregreg River; 212-37/785-659; dinner for two $40.

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