Taxis at Rabat-Salé Airport (RBA) operate on a regulated flat-rate system rather than meters. The official grand taxi rank sits directly outside the arrivals terminal, connecting passengers across the Bouregreg river into central Rabat. Here is what you should legally pay, how the day and night tariffs work, and how to avoid informal solicitations inside the terminal.
Key facts
- Regulated daytime fare into central Rabat is 150 MAD (≈€14).
- Night/evening tariff is officially set at 200 MAD (≈€19).
- Fares to nearby Salé are lower: 100 MAD by day and 150 MAD at night.
- Taxis at the airport accept Moroccan Dirhams (MAD) in cash only.
- Only white Grand Taxis are permitted to pick up passengers at the airport terminal.
- Pre-booked private transfers cost around €16 (~170 MAD) with flight tracking and terminal meet-and-greet.
Regulated fares: what you should pay
Unlike street hail taxis within Rabat city, airport grand taxis do not run on meters for airport departures. The prefecture sets official fixed tariffs displayed on the price board at the taxi rank. A ride to central Rabat — including Hassan, Agdal, the Medina gates (Bab El Had / Bab Laalou), or railway stations — costs 150 MAD for daytime service.
For evening/night service, the legal rate increases to 200 MAD. If you are staying on the Salé side of the river, the regulated rate is 100 MAD day / 150 MAD night.
How to use the rank & spot touts
Walk past the touts inside the terminal and exit directly to the official taxi queue outside Terminal 2. Licensed white grand taxis queue in order. Always confirm the destination and the regulated flat fare with the dispatcher or driver before placing your luggage in the boot. Drivers are prohibited from charging extra for ordinary suitcases. Keep small dirham notes (20, 50, 100 MAD) ready, as drivers rarely have change for large 200 MAD notes when arriving on late flights.
Grand taxi vs. pre-booked transfer
While the airport grand taxi is reliable, it requires having cash dirhams immediately upon arrival and queuing during busy peak flight banks. A pre-booked private transfer (€16 / ~170 MAD) costs practically the same as a daytime taxi, guarantees an English- or French-speaking driver waiting inside the arrivals hall with a name board, includes full flight delay monitoring, and is paid securely online by card.
Indicative fares
| Trip / service | Price from |
|---|---|
| Airport → Central Rabat (Daytime) | 150 MAD |
| Airport → Central Rabat (Night / Evening) | 200 MAD |
| Airport → Salé City / Marina | 100–150 MAD |
| Airport → Casablanca city centre | 600–750 MAD |
| Pre-booked private transfer (fixed online) | from €16 |
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