The capital of Morocco, Rabat is a city that can be easily visited in one or two days, depending on your pace. An asset will allow you to easily discover Rabat, even if you only have a few hours. Here are our tips for discovering the essentials and places to visit in Rabat.
WHAT TO DO IN RABAT? (Places to visit)
1-The Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V:
It is at
Boulevard Mohamed Lyazidi that you can discover two emblematic monuments of the
city of Rabat. First of all, the Hassan Tower, which was to eventually become
the minaret of the largest mosque in the world. Never completed, it reaches a
height of 44 meters. You can also discover the remains of the mosque and its
many columns just at the foot of the tower.
In the same
place, the sarcophagus of King Mohammed V is a must-see in Rabat. There is the
king's sarcophagus, but also the tombs of his two sons. Much appreciated for
its beauty, this mausoleum is admired, with its white marble and the
calligraphy that adorns it.
2-The Kasbah des Oudayas: getting lost in Rabat:
If you like
to wander the streets of the cities you visit, you will love this other place
to see in Rabat. A former fortified military camp, the Kasbah des Oudayas, is a
series of houses and alleys painted white and blue. Here, you just have to
enjoy the pleasure of strolling around as you wish. Perhaps you will come
across a piece of street art, an art gallery or even musicians. What is certain
is that the Kasbah des Oudayas is often highly regarded for its authenticity,
and everyone will tell you that it is absolutely necessary to pass there if you
visit Rabat. The Kasbah is also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
3-The Royal Palace or Dâr-al-Mahkzen:
It is in
the Royal Palace - built on the ruins of the old palace - that the royal family
lives, along with thousands of people. The place cannot, therefore, be visited
for security reasons, but you can still admire the front door of the palace and
the Mechouar, the square on which the celebrations in honour of the king take
place
4-The Medina: the historic heart of Rabat:
The Medina
is the old part of the city, a visit to Rabat to soak up the place. Very well
preserved and protected by the Andalusian Wall, the Medina allows you to get
lost in Rabat to soak up the place. It covers an area of about 50 hectares.
It is crossed by three main streets: rue Souk Sebbate / rue Souika, rue Sidi
Fatah and rue des Consuls (which will allow you to reach the Kasbah des Oudayas
previously mentioned). The rue Souika and Souk Sebbate are very popular with
locals for their shops. It is on the rue des Consuls that you will find many tourists
(but also the famous Rabat rugs!).
5-The necropolis of Chellah:
The ruins
of Chellah - an ancient necropolis - are among the must-see things to see in
Rabat. What is quite striking in Chellah is the mixture between the ruins of
the necropolis and the remains of the Roman city on which it was built. A whole
is a beautiful place for people who like to walk among the ruins and imagine
their past.
By visiting
these must-sees in Rabat, you will have visited a large part of the Moroccan
capital. Still, we also recommend that you think about leaving yourself time to
let yourself be carried away, to stop, to share with the locals known for their
warm welcome. And simply let yourself be transported by the magic of Rabat.
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