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Rabat, an introduction to Morocco - Rabat

Those who come to Morocco will first think to visit Fes, Meknes, Tangiers, Marrakech and Ouarzazate. Rabat is not among the main destinations though it has a lot to offer to the visitor. The bonus is that you don't find yourself amidst crowds of tourists and that you are not assaulted by self designated guides. Try Rabat !

Bab El Had

The Medina is quite impressive, with it's 5 km walls.

Salé is the twin town to Rabat, on the other side of the Bou Regreg. Visit my Salé page by clicking here

Mohamed V memorial

The souk is not as spectacular as in Fes or in Marrakech but really worth a visit. The shops are not designed for tourists but for Moroccans and tourists. You can wander freely without being bothered by anybody. You should visit the Casbah des Oudaias, the Mohamed V memorial and Hassan tower, the Chellah necropolis and gardens with their numerous storks and egrets. In the archeological museum you should visit mainly the Roman bronzes.

Last visit to Rabat: May 2004
Intro Updated Jul 6, 2005
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Reviews (88)

Moroccan cakes ! Shopping (12)

Moroccan cakes are very good and "Pâtisserie Abtal" is among the best in Rabat if not the best, that is what my Moroccan... more travel advice

Salé, a must go for handicraft ! - Rabat

Salé, a must go for handicraft ! Shopping (12)

Salé is the twin town to Rabat, on the other side of the Bou Regreg, a few kilometers away. Visit my Salé page. Under... more travel advice

DO NOT VISIT ! Off The Beaten Path (1)

Attention, this is not written for tourists. This is not to advise you to visit. This is to remind that though Morocco... more travel advice

Reflection and distortion of the cathedral - Rabat

Reflection and distortion of the... Favorites (36)

The reflection of the cathedral in the glass front of a bank gives something strange ! Religion distorted by Money !... more travel advice

Local Customs (4)
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Hotels (2)
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Things to Do (23)
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Comments (25)

volopolo Jan 8, 2009 at 6:12 AM Report Abuse

I like the tower of Hassan. Nice page
uglyscot Nov 23, 2008 at 9:36 AM Report Abuse

Nice tour of Rabat.
DAO Jan 21, 2007 at 12:16 PM Report Abuse

Fantastic pictures!
willy_wonka Aug 22, 2006 at 10:23 PM Report Abuse

i'll have to explore more of this page later! it looks interesting, and your tip, surely very helpful to us who might go here!
tini58de Jan 18, 2006 at 3:06 AM Report Abuse

It really DOES sound unusual to go to a supermarket, but your tips show, why it is best! Thanks a lot for these helpful tips!
Bixente Dec 21, 2005 at 8:10 AM Report Abuse

Même point de vue concernant cette magnifique casbah ! J'ai adoré ! assez troublant de voir des photos quasi-identiques aux miennes... je m'étais presque cru tout seul dans cette fameuse casbah ! ;o)
dabidc Oct 31, 2005 at 8:44 PM Report Abuse

An excellent, detailed and absorbing page on Rabat. The protocol of where to go and how and when to take photos is so valuable. Respect the local people, in other words.
Luchonda Jul 3, 2005 at 12:52 AM Report Abuse

I love this page , as maybe my next destination to the north of Africa
Waalewiener May 19, 2005 at 4:39 PM Report Abuse

Very interesting page Jean Louis ,nice to see the different foods and spices Morocco has very nice Architecture .Nice page J L
Siddha3th May 11, 2005 at 3:50 AM Report Abuse

What photographs! Got a true flavour of the place through your snapshots, Jean-Louis :) Nice pages on an intriguing city