Calm, orderly and uneventful.

When looking at month-long rentals, accommodation in Rabat was the most expensive of the four cities I visited, even pricier than the more tourist-oriented destinations during their peak seasons. From my experience on the ground, it seemed to have fewer modern apartment developments and, in general, slightly older, more traditional building stock.

For around £900 a month on Airbnb, you can expect a well-kept one-bedroom apartment in a central area, roughly 20% higher than in neighbouring Casablanca.

By broader European standards, this still represents strong value in 2025, but if you’re actively seeking the lowest rental prices in Morocco, you may want to look elsewhere.

There's a reasonable spread of options across the city, both close to the medina and in Agadal. I opted for The Commons coworking space, which I've written about in greater detail below.

I also spent a day working from Workstudio, closer to the train station. This could be an ideal option if you are just passing through for a couple of days and need a quiet space to get work done. They offer rates by the hour, capped at five hours for a day pass. It has a modern, well-designed interior, an on-site barista and high-speed internet. The only drawback is that the space is kept in absolute silence at all times, making it slightly awkward if you are hopping into calls all day. There is a dedicated phone booth, but it's likely to be occupied even if the space is at half-capacity.

Rabat ranks second behind Casablanca for coworking spaces, with The Commons site not quite as large and energetic as their Casablanca location, and not a great deal of other competition. I didn't make it to ALX Morocco - Hub Rabat but it looked worthy of further inspection.

Like most places throughout the country, day-to-day living costs are unparalleled across Europe. Expect to pick up a hearty local meal like a tagine for well under £5, always served with plentiful bread as an accompaniment.

An espresso from a traditional café costs around £1, whilst a simple breakfast with eggs, bread, olives and an orange juice can be found in most places for around £3. Prices for more international items can begin to creep up, but if you are interested in primarily exploring traditional Moroccan cuisine, you can live very well on a modest budget.

Taxi rides via InDrive are inexpensive, with most journeys within the city costing no more than a couple of pounds at a time.

Local beers from bars start at around £1.70 for a small bottle, with prices scaling up considerably when looking for imported items from more sophisticated outlets.

With good availability of affordable apartments and low day-to-day costs, if you are looking to operate within European working hours and remain within an hour's flight of the continent, there are few better options for those seeking to minimise their monthly expenditure as dramatically as possible.

Rabat would rank as perhaps the least exciting of the four Moroccan cities written about here.

There is not a lot going on. It's orderly, calm and somewhat peaceful, at least by national standards. Do not come here expecting excitement.

But these factors may actually play in its favour if you are looking for a reliable base for a longer-term stint. None of the cities I visited are likely to truly raise your pulse. With that in mind, the more sedate experience of Rabat made it my favourite in many ways as a liveable location.

Morocco operates on GMT+1 throughout most of the year, making it one hour ahead of the UK during winter months when the UK is on GMT, and perfectly aligned with UK working hours during summer when the UK observes daylight saving time (BST).

The exception is during Ramadan, when Morocco temporarily switches to GMT for approximately six weeks, though the dates vary each year as Ramadan follows the lunar calendar.