Rabat Airport Guide

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Rabat Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.

security asked me to leave, but I stayed. About noon the security was back and asked me to leave, ready to hand me over to the police. – Olvar

RBA Airport Overview

To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Rabat-Sale Airport.

What to Expect

Rabat Airport (code: RBA) has a bright, modern terminal that opened in 2012, replacing a former structure. Facilities include three cafes/eateries and a few shops, including duty-free. WiFi is available inside two airport lounges, which economy class passengers can pay to enter (one has showers for freshening up).

Sleeping in Rabat Airport

Airport staff seem to have no issue with overnight sleepers. If you’re sleeping landside, arrive early to grab one of the handful of small, circular benches. Airside, head to the padded chairs and power outlets near Gates 1 and 2 or the duty-free area, which has a couple of couches. Earplugs or noise-cancelling headphones will help combat airport noise. For uninterrupted sleep, nearby hotels offer shuttle service for a fee. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info.

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Airport Hours

The airport is open 24 hours.

Rest & Relaxation Zones

There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Cots

The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.

Airport Hotels

There are no hotels at Rabat Airport.

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Airport Lounges

Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships

Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program.

Pearl Lounge (Departures) – Location: Terminal 1, Airside, Ground Floor. Showers are available. Hours: open 24 hours. Lounge Access: Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.
Pearl Lounge (Arrivals) – Location: Terminal 1, Airside, 1st Floor. Hours: open 24 hours. Showers are available. Lounge Access: Pay at the door • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.

Drinking Water

Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.

Food & Drinks

A café/bar is available both landside and airside. At the time of this update, we don’t have any information about 24 hour food options. If you know, click here to update the guide.

Luggage Storage & Lockers

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Mobile Charging

Mobile charging points are available.

Showers

Showers are available inside one of the lounges. [ see Airport Lounges above ]

WiFi/Internet

Free WiFi is available. Connect to the “WIFI-Aero-Rabat” network.

Security & Safety

Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:

Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.

More Airport Information

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover

Note: Locations, hours, and rates may change. Information is provided for general reference only.

ATMs / Cash Machines – ATMs are available. Fees may apply. A reader reports an Al Barid Bank ATM near the exit from baggage claim to the main hall that does not charge additional fees.

Baggage Trolleys – Available.

Banking Services – Banks in the Arrivals Hall offer basic services, including currency exchange.

Currency Exchange – Foreign currency counters are available.

Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-free shops and a small selection of souvenir stores are available.

Fast Track Service – Priority security may be available through lounge access.

Medical Care – A 24-hour medical unit is available.

Prayer Room – Located outside the terminal.

Smoking Lounge – Available.

Airlines

Rabat Airport is served by the following airlines: Air France • Etihad Airways • Qatar Airways • Royal Air Maroc • Ryanair • TUIfly.

Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Bus

Rabat Bus Schedule — (Photo courtesy of a guest traveller / May 2019)

RBA Airport is served by buses that meet daily flights. A reader tells us, “There is a bus service for 20dh that goes from the center of town (kitty-corner from the main train station) directly to the airport and vice versa. The schedule is posted on the wall at the stand and I’m sending a picture of the current schedule (although this may change as flights are added/removed/changed). It takes about a half hour to get between the airport and train station. ” (May 2019)

Car Rentals

Car rental counters can be found in the Arrivals Hall. The following car rental agencies are available on-site: Air Car, Avis, Budget, E Boking Car, France Car, Hertz, Location Auto, Marloc and Rabat Cartour.

Hotel Shuttles

Taxi

Taxis are outside the Arrivals Hall. Set rates are posted in the public hall. As of this update, sample rates are Downtown Rabat (150DH) and Salt (100DH).

Last updated: 2026-03-24

This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.