RABAT, MOROCCO
City Guide by Journey Morocco
WHY YOU'LL LOVE RABAT
You'll love the cosmopolitan juxtaposition of modern culture and rich history of Rabat, with its UNESCO-listed sites, bustling markets, and lively waterfront promenade overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
BEST FOOD TO TRY IN RABAT
Enjoy the savory "Pastilla au Poisson," a delightful seafood variation of the traditional pastilla, featuring layers of flaky pastry filled with tender fish, aromatic herbs, and spices.
CAN'T MISS IN RABAT
Don't miss the impressive Chellah ruins, a fascinating archaeological site with ancient Roman and Islamic remains surrounded by lush gardens.
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Rabat, Capitol of Morocco
The political and administrative center of Morocco may lack world-class tourist attractions, but charm makes up for it. For those who have lived in Casablanca, the palm-lined boulevards of the ville nouvelle are immaculate, well-kept, and comparatively traffic-free.
There is a spotless central beach, a well-preserved and stirring kasbah, and a charming walled medina that is far less crowded with tourists than those in other major cities. Overall, visiting the city is a wise choice for a brief stay.
ARTISTIC HERITAGE
The history of Rabat is deeply ingrained in its culture. Its squares and streets are adorned with several masterpieces.
See the magnificent and majestic Kasbah des Oudayas, which is adorned by the surrounding gardens. The Chellah, a necropolis from the Merinid era, is next to the fortifications with its towering walls. Walking inside the walls is like entering a different universe as you pass through storks, gardens, and historical ruins.
ECO-FRIENDLY METROPOLIS
The city of Rabat is strengthening its urban transportation by introducing an eco-friendly substitute for conventional modes of transportation with the introduction of its bicycle taxis. These tricycles are designed for both tourist trips and passenger transportation.
With the introduction of the initiative "Rabat City of Light, Moroccan Capital of Culture," which is undergoing a significant restoration of its monuments, walls, and medieval streets, this idea is a part of the dynamics that the city is experiencing. To entice more and more tourists, Rabat is becoming more and more lovely.
MUSICAL LEGACY
Rabat is a vibrant city with contemporary facilities and a range of festivals. All the amenities, including the airport, tram, shopping malls, cafes, and restaurants, are close by. Enjoy the vibrant music that Rabat celebrates like no other city, including Mawazine, Jazz au Chellah, and many other genres that fill the air with global sounds and rhythms!
IMPERIAL CITY
The modern capital of Morocco, Rabat, was built as an imperial metropolis in the 18th century after being occupied by the Romans. The second-largest city in terms of population and the political, economic, and administrative hub of Morocco, this metropolis is known for its vast boulevards and green spaces.
Reasons to visit Rabat
MOST POPULAR SIGHTS IN RABAT
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Hassan Mosque
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Kasbah of the Oudayas
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Chella Necropolis
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Archaeological Museum
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Mawazine World Music Festival
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TOP 20 THINGS TO DO IN RABAT
Attraction | Address | Location | Hours | Price | Phone Number | About |
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Chellah | cnr Ave Yacoub Al Mansour & Blvd | Moussa Ibn Nassair, Rabat | 8.30am-5.30pm | Dh60 | Hilltop site originally built by Phoenicians, later claimed by Romans by 40BCE. Abandoned from 1154-14th century. Home to saints tombs, sultan's tomb and Bassin aux Anguilles fertility pools. Music festivals are hosted here. | |
Musée Mohammed VI Art Moderne et Contemporain | cnr Aves Moulay Hassan & Allal Ben Abdallah | Ville Nouvelle, Rabat | 10am-6pm, closed Tue | adult/child under 12 Dh40/10 |
0537769047 | Morocco's first national museum of modern art, opened in 2014. Feat. work dating from the 1950s. |
Mausoleum of Mohammed V | Blvd Mohammed Lyazidi | Quartier Hassan, Rabat | Sunrise-sunset | Resting place of the late late Hassan II and his father. Embellished with colourful zellige geometric tilework, carved cedarwood and plaster. Royal guards in traditional garb protect the sight. Dress respectfully. | ||
Rabat Medina | Rue Souika | Medina, Rabat | Local shops to the west, tourist shops to the east | |||
Tour Hassan | Ave Tour Hassan | Ville Nouvelle, Rabat | 44m high tower above Bou Regreg estuary | |||
Museum of History & Civilisation | 23 Rue Al Brihi Parent | Rabat | 23 Rue Al Brihi Parent | Dh20 | Morocco history throughout the millennia, Roman exhibition of ancient statuary, ceramics and artifacts from Chellah, Lixus and Volubilis | |
Villa des Arts de Rabat | 10 Rue Beni Mellal | Ville Nouvelle, Rabat | 9.30am-7pm Tue-Sun | 0537668579 | Exhibitions of heritage and culture by contemporary Moroccan artists in a 1929 art deco villa with garden | |
Kasbah des Oudaias
| Rue Jamaa | Medina, Rabat | Historic citadel on the site of the old fortress-monastery. Rabat's namesake. Built by Spanish-Muslim refugees. Overlooks the river to river to Salé and Atlantic ocean | |||
Bab Oudaia gate | Just outside the old Palace | Enter through the small gate next door | Open sometimes, good luck | Entrance to the Kasbah built in 1195 CE | ||
Plage des Nations | Drive north to Musée Belghazi, go left at Sidi Bouknadel road, Bus 9 from Rabat or Salé will drop you at the turn-off, walk 2km past the vacation flats | 25km north of Rabat | Surfing beach |
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