Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
1.7M
Population
118 km2
Area
86 Mbps
Internet
87m
Elevation
UTC+01:00
Timezone
RBA (9km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Rabat is a capital city in Morocco with a population of 1.7M. Internet speeds average 86 Mbps download. The city has 6,553 mapped points of interest.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Morocco
Region
Northern Africa
Population
1.7M
Timezone
UTC+01:00
Elevation
87 m
Currency
MAD
Language
Arabic
Status
Capital City
Airport
RBA
GPS
34.01, -6.83
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
86 Mbps internet — adequate for most digital work
Economy
66% cheaper than New York City based on overall cost of living index
Travel
RBA airport just 9 km from the city center
INFRASTRUCTURE
6,553 total POIs 55.5 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
327
Cafes
368
Bars
22
Fast Food
137
Shopping
Supermarkets
81
Convenience
151
Shopping Malls
15
Healthcare
Hospitals
32
Clinics
77
Pharmacies
427
Education
Schools
246
Universities
82
Libraries
14
Recreation
Parks
1,290
Playgrounds
16
Sports
423
Cinemas
8
Museums
17
Theatres
7
Transport
Bus Stops
969
Train Stations
91
Fuel Stations
71
Services
Banks
270
ATMs
47
Post Offices
56
Police
24
Fire Stations
5
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
86 Mbps
Download
79 Mbps
Upload
12ms
Latency
80,103
Tests
23,451
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Apr - Oct
15°
J
15°
F
17°
M
19°
A
21°
M
22°
J
23°
J
22°
A
21°
S
19°
O
17°
N
15°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 18.7 C Range: 14.9 - 22.5 C Rain: 459 mm/year Sunshine: 3,655 h/year
CITY SCORES
95.6
Nomad Index
A
Livability
37.5
Culture
63.7
Overall
COST OF LIVING
DIndex relative to New York City (NYC = 100)
34.4
Overall
66% cheaper than NYC
13.1
Rent
87% cheaper than NYC
35.5
Groceries
65% cheaper than NYC
30.3
Restaurants
70% cheaper than NYC
AIRPORT
RBA
Rabat-Salé Airport
9 km from center
Very close — ~14 min ride
FUN FACTS
Rabat (, also UK: , US: ; Arabic: الرِّبَاط, romanized: ar-Ribāṭ) is the capital city of Morocco and the country's seventh-largest city with a population of 515,619 (2024) and the second largest metropolitan area after Casablanca, with a population of approximately 2.1 million (2025).
It is also the capital city of the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra administrative region.
Rabat is located on the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the river Bou Regreg, opposite Salé, the city's main commuter town.
Rabat was founded in the 12th century by the Almohads.
In the 17th century, Rabat became a haven for the Barbary corsairs.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Rabat known for?
Rabat is a city in Morocco. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Rabat?
Rabat has an average download speed of 86 Mbps and upload speed of 79 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Rabat?
Rabat has an average year-round temperature of approximately 18.7 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Rabat?
Rabat is served by RBA (Rabat-Salé Airport), approximately 9 km from the city center.
What is the population of Rabat?
The population of Rabat is approximately 1.7M.
What infrastructure does Rabat have?
Rabat has 6,553 mapped points of interest, including 327 restaurants, 32 hospitals, 246 schools.
What country is Rabat in?
Rabat is located in Morocco.
