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Rabat, the capital of Morocco, shows two distinct faces existing side-by-side.

There is the modern, French-inspired town, with wide tree-lined boulevards, cafés and bistros, peopled by hard-working government officials. And there is historic Rabat, centered on the 12th century walled medina of the Almohad sultans.

Around Rabat

Here, Sultan Yacoub el Mansour began work on a mosque that was designed to rival that of Samarra in Iraq, at the time the largest in the world. All that remains today is a forest of columns and the lower section of a huge Moroccan-style minaret, each massive side covered in delicate carvings.

Nearby is the mausoleum of King Mohammed V, who led the country to independence from the French.

Ruins of Chellah in RabatSlightly further from the center of town is the Chellah, tombs of the Merenid dynasty, now a wonderfully atmospheric, crumbling set of ruins where storks nest atop truncated minarets, and odd patches of dramatic tile-work appear through overflowing vegetation.

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Suggested itinerary featuring Rabat

This sample itinerary will give you an idea of what is possible when you travel in Rabat, and showcases routes we know work particularly well. Treat this as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.

Map of Rabat

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    Accommodation choices for Rabat

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    Our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know the places that could feature in your trip. These activities reflect some of the experiences they've most enjoyed while visiting Rabat, and which use the best local guides.

    • Rabat City Tour
      Chellah, Rabat

      Rabat City Tour

      Rabat City Tour

      The guided tour of Rabat will include the medina, where the Hassan tower and mausoleum of Mohammed V can be found, as described in the Rabat introduction. In addition to this you will also visit the Chellah.

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