12 days in Rabat, Madrid & Barcelona Itinerary

On a vacation in Rabat, a World Heritage Site and Morocco's capital, you can discover the city's long and rich history while enjoying a laidback atmosphere, less touristy than in the booming Casablanca and Marrakech.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Fri): get a new perspective on nature at Musee De l'Abeille Vivante, take in the spiritual surroundings of Hassan Tower, and then delve into the distant past at Chellah. Keep things going the next day: don't miss a visit to Mausoleum of Mohammad V, then steep yourself in history at Kasbah des Oudaias, and then view the masterpieces at Au Grain de Sesame.

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Washington DC, USA to Rabat is an approximately 19.5-hour combination of car and flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Washington DC to Rabat is 5 hours. Traveling from Washington DC in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Rabat, with lows of 75°F. You will have some time to spend on the 21st (Sun) before leaving for Madrid.

Madrid is known for its cultural and artistic heritage, lively nightlife, and a dynamic culinary scene.

Change things up with these side-trips from Madrid: Toledo (Museo del Greco, Catedral Primada, &more). Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at Prado National Museum, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, browse the eclectic array of goods at Mercado San Miguel, and examine the collection at Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza.

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Traveling by flight from Rabat to Madrid takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, ferry, and bus; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference moving from Western European Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is 1 hour. Expect colder evenings in Madrid when traveling from Rabat in May, with lows around 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) early enough to fly to Barcelona.

Barcelona, the country’s second-largest city, is a cosmopolitan urban center known for its throbbing youthful energy and stellar architecture.

Barcelona is known for sightseeing, parks, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: walk around Parc Guell, browse the fresh offerings at La Boqueria, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, and wander the streets of Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic).

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Traveling by flight from Madrid to Barcelona takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In May in Barcelona, expect temperatures between 71°F during the day and 57°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Mon) to allow time to fly back home.