Rabat embodies the essence of a walking city. Distances between major tourist sights are not large, and what you don't want to walk, you can instead take a taxi or tram ride to see. One of the defining features of Rabat is its well-designed infrastructure catering to pedestrians. The city boasts wide sidewalks, pedestrian zones, and beautifully landscaped avenues, making it a joy to explore on foot. Rabat's coastal location adds another dimension to its pedestrian-friendly appeal. The picturesque Corniche, stretching along the Atlantic Ocean, invites walkers to enjoy panoramic views of the sea while relishing the refreshing ocean breeze.

The Rabat–Salé Tramway opened in 2011 and consists of two lines, running from Hôpital Moulay Abdellah (about a mile west of the airport in Salé) to Moulay Yacoub (near the Gare-Rabat-Agdal and Temara), and one from Hay Karima in Salé down to the Madinat al Irfane in southern Rabat. Tickets can be bought onboard and cost less than 10 dirhams for a one-hour ride (meaning you can connect to the next line if it is within that hour, for free). If you want to prepay for your rides, you can buy passes of various lengths at the Tramway's main office at 9 Rue Haj Mohamed Rifaï in the medina, or at Tramway-approved retailers throughout the city. The Tramway Rabat-Salé app also allows people to buy tickets online, scanned by the conductor from your phone.

In Rabat, taxis are the most popular form of public transport, with locals preferring petits taxis (marine blue in color) as they are much safer than grands taxis (white in color). We recommend taking the marine blue petits taxis only. Base fare for a petit taxi is around 10 dirhams ($1 USD), with journeys between, say, the medina and the Quartier de l'Océan costing about that much or a little more. Since the marine blue petits taxis are considered so safe and affordable, it's no surprise as to why they're so preferred.

Rabat is increasingly being recognized for its bicycle-friendly initiatives, making it a viable city for cycling enthusiasts and tourists who prefer to explore on two wheels. The city has embraced cycling both as a practical mode of transport and as a leisure activity, with various services enhancing this experience.

The Moroccan National Tourist Office highlights that Rabat is equipped with bicycle cabs designed for both passenger transport and tourist visits, indicating a move towards more environmentally friendly transport options. This makes the city more accessible for those who prefer cycling over traditional transport methods??. For more dedicated cycling enthusiasts, companies like PECALA (the main branch is located in Rabat's Old Town) offer a range of bicycles suitable for different needs, including road bikes for long distances within the city, and city bikes for more leisurely exploration. They also provide guided bike tours which cover significant attractions such as the Kasbah of the Udayas. For more information on PECALA, visit www.pecala.com.

There is a local bus service, operating for both Rabat and Salé under a subsidiary of the Spanish bus service ALSA. The bus line for the airport previously described is called AE 210 (the Aeroport Express) and stops at Gare-Rabat-Ville and a number of stations, including its terminus, Gare-Rabat-Agdal.

Gare-Rabat-Ville is centrally-located within the city and serves local train traffic, while Gare-Rabat-Agdal is the stop for the Al-Boraq high-speed train which connects Rabat with Casablanca to the south and Tangier to the north. Gare-Rabat-Agdal, unlike Gare-Rabat-Ville, is a bus line hub, with eight different lines going to various parts of the city meeting up here. Some other popular bus line hubs include the Bab Lamrissa in Salé and the Bab Chellah, Bab El Had, and the Place du 16 Novembre in Rabat. Tickets can be purchased onboard with local currency.