Rabat
The capital: on the Atlantic, the Oudayas kasbah and its gardens, elegant and green.
The Kingdom's administrative capital, Rabat marries imperial heritage with Atlantic ease. Its historic centre is UNESCO-listed: the Hassan Tower, the Oudayas kasbah with its blue and white lanes, the Chellah necropolis.
Green, airy and coastal, Rabat is an elegant pause between Casablanca and the north, with beaches, a peaceful medina and a modern art museum.
UNESCO cites one of the largest and most ambitious urban projects in early 20th-century Africa, where the modern city was composed around the ancient monuments.
Rabat, Modern Capital and Historic City — inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2012.
What to see and do in Rabat
- The Oudayas kasbah and its Andalusian garden
- The Hassan Tower and the Mohammed V mausoleum
- The Chellah necropolis
- The medina and the ocean quarter
- The Mohammed VI Museum of Modern Art
Frequently asked questions
How long do we allow in Rabat?
A day for the essentials, another half day for the medina and the coast.
How do we get there?
By fast train from Casablanca, about fifty minutes, or from Tangier, and with our driver on the tours. Rabat is a natural stop on the Atlantic route.