Rabat

Urban Coastal Beaches Riverfront

Population: 573k

Best Season to Visit:

Best Off-Peak Month to Visit: August

Famous For: Royal Palace, Kasbah of the Udayas, Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Atlantic Ocean beaches, Medina markets, French colonial architecture, Traditional Moroccan cuisine

Train Access: Yes (Rabat-Salé Bouregreg Express Train (ONCF))

Bus Access: Yes (STAREO (urban buses), intercity coaches)

Rabat, Morocco's capital, sits on the Atlantic coast where the Bouregreg River meets the sea. The Medina's narrow streets wind past riads and souks selling traditional crafts, while the Kasbah of the Udayas overlooks the river with whitewashed buildings and blue doors; its gardens provide views across to Salé. The Hassan II Mosque's unfinished minaret dominates the skyline near the Necropolis of the Merinid Sultans, and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V houses the royal tombs in a striking modernist structure. The Chellah archaeological site contains Roman ruins and Islamic tombs within fortified walls south of the city center. Avenue Mohammed V runs through the modern ville nouvelle with French colonial architecture, cafés, and government buildings. The Musée Archéologique displays Moroccan artifacts from prehistoric to Islamic periods. Rabat's beaches along Plage de Rabat and Plage de Salé draw swimmers and surfers, while the Bouregreg Valley offers cycling paths and riverside walks.

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