Sleeping in Airports

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

rabat airport guideTo 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). See Airport Lounges in the guide below for location and access information.

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 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 or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.

To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos. You can also visit the airport’s web site for current information.  For more airport information continue scrolling down to explore more in our Rabat Airport Guide.

In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.  For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.

airport loungeAirport 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. Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and to also find out how you can gain lounge access with just an economy class ticket!

  • 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.

Related Pages: Rabat Airport Lounges

airport hotelsAirport Hotels

There are no hotels at Rabat Airport.  Visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Rabat, search deals and read traveller reviews.

wifiAirport WiFi/Internet

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

airport infoMore Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover At The Airport

ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so be sure to check your bank’s fee schedule and your daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: A reader says “there is a ATM of Al Barid Bank on the right when leaving the luggage pickup to the main hall and it doesn’t charge any additional fees.”

Baggage Trolleys – Available. Location and fees are unknown.

Banking Services – There are 3 banks operating at the airport (landside, Arrivals Hall) that may be of assistance for currency exchange services.

Currency Exchange – Foreign currency counters are available at the airport. Locations: unknown.

Duty Free & Shopping – Duty Free is available in two locations in addition to a small selection of souvenir type shops. The Hudson News may come in handy for last minute snack and drink needs.

Fast Track Service – As part of the lounge service (Convives de Marque Lounge), customers with Fast Track security passes will be given priority service to ensure that waiting is kept to a minimum. Cost: included with the lounge entrance fees.

Food & Drinks – There is a cafe/bar both before and after security.

Medical Care – A medical unit is on site and is available 24 hours.

Luggage Storage & Lockers – Not available.

Mobile Charging – Yes

Prayer Room – Location: outside the terminal

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

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

SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.

Smoking Lounge – Yes

airport hoursAirport Hours

The airport is open 24 hours.

airlinesAirlines

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

transportationTransportation

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 onsite: Air Car, Avis, Budget, E Boking Car, France Car, Hertz, Location Auto, Marloc and Rabat Cartour.

Hotel Shuttles

See also Airport Hotels above.

Taxi

Taxis are located 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: 2024-01-31

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.