Composite profile
Overall score
66/100
Use the Rabat profile to compare cost framing, country-level transport and healthcare context, and Mediterranean-Atlantic resilience.
Overall66/100
Affordability74/100
Air quality65/100
Energy60/100
Morocco / North Africa
Rabat, Morocco City Intelligence
Rabat is Morocco's administrative capital with a calm coastal urban profile, useful for cross-region Moroccan comparison. Rabat is a north africa city of about ~2.0M metro in Morocco. On the composite city-intelligence score, Rabat sits below the indexed median, with practical gaps to close (66/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- ~2.0M metro
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Overall city intelligence
Mixed66/100
Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.
Data confidence
Directional
Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.
Verified utility layers
See country hub
Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.
Rabat data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 74/100 | Rabat's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies. |
| Air Quality | 65/100 | Rabat's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated. |
| Energy | 60/100 | Rabat's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context. |
| Safety | 63/100 | Rabat's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available. |
| Internet Speed | 63/100 | Rabat's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Climate Risk | 60/100 | Rabat's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Resilience | 60/100 | Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context. |
Safety
Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.
Safety
Overall safety56/100
Low crime57/100
Personal safety57/100
Night safety50/100
Road safety57/100
Rabat has a moderate safety estimate (56/100); standard urban precautions are advised, particularly after dark.
Quality of Life
A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.
Quality of Life
Quality of life61/100
Healthcare63/100
Education68/100
Green space42/100
Cleanliness61/100
Infrastructure67/100
Mobility60/100
Rabat has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (61/100) across our combined indicators.
Family Friendliness
How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.
Family Friendliness
Family friendliness59/100
Education68/100
Green space42/100
Overall safety56/100
Rabat scores moderate for family living (59/100).
Digital Nomad Suitability
Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Digital nomad suitability66/100
Walkability78/100
Cycling60/100
Infrastructure67/100
Rabat is moderate for remote workers (66/100), based on connectivity, affordability and walkability and day-to-day amenities.
Retirement Suitability
Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.
Retirement Suitability
Retirement suitability63/100
Healthcare63/100
Cleanliness61/100
Outdoor lifestyle26/100
Rabat is moderate for retirement (63/100), appealing for affordability and a comfortable climate.
Emergency and public safety in Rabat
Local public safety guidance for Rabat, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.
For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Rabat, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Morocco emergency profile, which currently lists no verified national contacts.
Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.
Healthcare and hospitals in Rabat
Healthcare context for Rabat, with national-level information from Morocco where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.
For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Rabat, see the Morocco healthcare profile, which currently lists no verified national healthcare information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.
Transport and mobility in Rabat
Local mobility context for Rabat, with national-level context from Morocco where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.
For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Rabat, see the Morocco transport profile, which currently lists no verified national transport information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.
Air quality dataset
Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Rabat. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Rabat
Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025
Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location
Source-attributed values for Rabat will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.
| Metric | Value | Data year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air quality | Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location. | ||
Data provenance
Source attributionGlobal City Intelligence — air-quality dataset
Verified data unavailable- Publisher
- Global City Intelligence
- Last verified
- 2026-05-16
The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).
Methodology and context
Numeric measurements appear in this section only after they are sourced from accepted official publishers. The dataset is independently validated at build time; malformed records cannot ship to production.
- Scoring methodology — how indicators across the platform are constructed.
- Data sources registry — the official sources cited by verified datasets.
- Open the Rabat air-quality module
- Browse the clean-air city collection
Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Rabat drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.
Quick answers about Rabat
Is Rabat worth visiting?
Yes — good quality of life (61/100) and a tourism economy economy.
Is Rabat good for families?
Good (59/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Rabat affordable?
More affordable than average; about 7,160 MAD/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Rabat?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.
What are Rabat's main industries?
Mainly tourism, hospitality, government.
What is the climate in Rabat?
A semi-arid climate, averaging about 20.7°C.
Does Rabat have universities?
Higher education is good (64/100).
What is healthcare like in Rabat?
Healthcare access is good (60/100).
Is Rabat good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is good (63/100).
What nature is near Rabat?
No major nature destinations are indexed within day-trip range.
Related comparisons
Pairs that share a city, comparison intent, or region — useful for users planning a wider relocation, remote-work, or business decision.
Explore Rabat modules
City pages link to module and ranking pages so crawlers can move through the topic cluster naturally.
Cost of Living in Rabat
Rabat's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality in Rabat
Rabat's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy in Rabat
Rabat's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety in Rabat
Rabat's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed in Rabat
Rabat's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk in Rabat
Rabat's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
City rankings
Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.
Cost of living in Rabat
Cost of living estimates for Rabat — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.
Climate in Rabat
Climate profile for Rabat — Semi-Arid climate, annual average 20.7°C, comfort score 73/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.
Economy and jobs in Rabat
Economy and jobs profile for Rabat — tourism economy, economy score 61/100, key industries including tourism, hospitality, government. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Rabat
Education profile for Rabat — regional education center, education score 62/100, 5 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Rabat
Healthcare and retirement profile for Rabat — regional healthcare center, healthcare score 60/100, retirement score 63/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Estimate a monthly budget for Rabat
Estimate a monthly budget for Rabat using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.
Plan a trip budget for Rabat
Plan a trip budget for Rabat using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.
Nearby cities from Rabat
Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Rabat. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
Casablanca, Morocco
Nearby city · about 86 km from Rabat. Explore Casablanca's city intelligence profile.
Ceuta, Spain
Cross-border · about 251 km from Rabat. Explore Ceuta's city intelligence profile.
Algeciras, Spain
Cross-border · about 266 km from Rabat. Explore Algeciras's city intelligence profile.
Cádiz, Spain
Cross-border · about 284 km from Rabat. Explore Cádiz's city intelligence profile.
Marrakesh, Morocco
Same region · about 286 km from Rabat. Explore Marrakesh's city intelligence profile.
Rabat FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Rabat, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Rabat
Is Rabat worth visiting?
Rabat has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (61/100) across our combined indicators. Visitors can also reach nature such as nearby parks and countryside within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Rabat?
Rabat has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (61/100) across our combined indicators. It indexes 61/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Rabat?
A single resident of Rabat spends roughly 7,160 MAD per month, with a one-bedroom rent near 3,800 MAD. Overall the city is more affordable than average for Morocco. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.
What should I know about moving to Rabat?
Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Rabat is moderate for remote workers (66/100), based on connectivity, affordability and walkability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Rabat?
Rabat's labour market is moderate, with opportunities concentrated in tourism and hospitality, manufacturing and finance and professional services. Rabat has a tourism-driven economy with strengths in tourism, hospitality and government.
Is Rabat good for digital nomads and remote work?
Rabat offers solid infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 59/100.
What are the education options in Rabat?
Rabat is a regional education center with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Computer Science, Economics and Law.
Is Rabat a good place to study?
Rabat offers a strong student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods and relatively affordable living.
What is healthcare like in Rabat?
Rabat has a regional healthcare center, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 60/100. Residents have solid access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Rabat a good place to retire?
Rabat offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 63/100. Residents benefit from walkable streets and day-to-day services.
What is the climate like in Rabat?
Rabat has a semi-arid climate, averaging about 20.7°C annually with roughly 349 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jan.
Is Rabat a safe place to live?
Rabat has a moderate safety estimate (56/100); standard urban precautions are advised, particularly after dark.
How easy is it to get around Rabat?
Rabat indexes a walkability score of 78 and a cycling score of 60 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Rabat?
Rabat has limited indexed nature destinations within day-trip range.
Is Rabat good for families?
Rabat scores moderate for family living (59/100).
What outdoor activities are there around Rabat?
Rabat rates 26/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 42/100 for green space.
Interpretation
Use the Rabat profile to compare cost framing, country-level transport and healthcare context, and Mediterranean-Atlantic resilience. Its standout dimensions are cost of living (74/100) and air quality (65/100). The area most worth watching is climate risk (60/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.
Country context is available on the Morocco country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Rabat appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.
Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.
Sources
4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.
- UN-Habitat: World Cities Report 2024
Used as a policy and methodology reference for urban exposure and resilience signals.
- NASA: NASA POWER
Used as an energy-resource and weather-normalization reference.
- World Health Organization: WHO Global Air Quality Guidelines
Used to normalize air-quality indicators toward health-protective benchmarks.
- IPCC: AR6 WGII Chapter 6: Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
Used to explain urban climate vulnerability and adaptation scoring logic.