diff --git a/gnu/tests/rsync.scm b/gnu/tests/rsync.scm
index 096580022f..24e60d9d9d 100644
--- a/gnu/tests/rsync.scm
+++ b/gnu/tests/rsync.scm
@@ -64,6 +64,10 @@ PORT."
             (marionette-eval
              '(begin
                 (use-modules (gnu services herd))
+
+                ;; Make sure the 'rsync' command is found.
+                (setenv "PATH" "/run/current-system/profile/bin")
+
                 (start-service 'rsync))
              marionette))