14 Things To Do In Rabat

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1. Admire Hassan Tower

11 km from city center

Landmark

The Hassan Tower of Rabat is a stunning medieval tower and a UNESCO World Heritage Site demonstrating some of the most beautiful periodic Moroccan architecture. The hues at dawn and dusk make for stunning pictures and are an ideal time to visit the site. As the tower is part of a mosque, remember to dress respectfully, covering your shoulders to the knees. Avoid visiting on a Friday as the area w (Read More)ould be busy due to the weekly prayers in the mosque.

11 km from city center

Tombs & Mausoleums

The mausoleum of Mohammed V is an ornamental tombstone located in Yacoub Al Mansour Square, just opposite the Hassan tower. The splendid structure was designed by a Vietnamese architect using 400 local artisans. With its conservative mosaic tiles and arches, the monument's architecture does not appear anything out of the ordinary to the visitors.

Tours starting from
₹7,909

11 km from city center

Town

The Medina or the old city of Rabat features ancient and modern architecture. It is not just a tourist destination but an experience in itself, especially if you opt to walk around the medina to explore it. You can find many places ranging from traditional cafés and shops. The footwear bazaar has a great line of leather bags, footwear, and wallets at bargain rates. The local craft shops have embro (Read More)idered fabric and Berber carpets.

Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art

10 km from city center

Mosque

The Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art is a museum to showcase the rich contemporary and modern art in Morocco. It was founded in 2014 by Mohammed VI, the King of Morocco and is a part of the fourteen museums of the National Foundation of Museums in Morocco. The museum is home to the work of over 200 Moroccan artists, including Hassan Hajjaj and Ahmed Yacoubi.

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₹7,909

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5. Rabat Archaeology Museum

10 km from city center

Museum

Located right at the centre of Rabat, the Archaeology museum of Rabat has on display extraordinary exhibits from the excavations of Banassa, Thameside, Volubilis and other such incredible sites with rich remains of history.You can experience a journey through time in the museum with its collections from the prehistoric period, Paleolithic period and Neolithic period.

9 km from city center

Forts & Palaces

The Royal Rabat Palace is the official residence of the King of Morocco, Hassan II. The popular governmental complex is guarded by soldiers. It is only partially open to visitors, i.e., visitors are allowed to enter the palace's gardens but cannot enter the palace’s building. Nonetheless, the majestic architecture of the building is a fine example of Moroccan architecture at its best.

7. Explore Salé City

16 km from city center

City

Sale sits on the opposite side of river Bou Regreg which runs across Rabat. The city is not as glamorous as Rabat, but the relaxed vibes of the town is what attracts many. The sale city is not known for huge governmental building or renovated historical artefacts, but the authentic experience of the Moroccan culture offered by its localities, eateries, and markets. You can enjoy the taste of a cup (Read More) of steaming locally made coffee in a café or observe the lifestyle of the local population who lives in the tapered streets of the town.

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₹5,293

45 km from city center

City

Kenitra is a new-age town located north of Rabat, on the road to Tangier. Enjoy local gastronomy, sunbathe at the isolated Mehdia beach, appreciate the rich architecture of the Mosquee Lalla Khadija or Mosquee Mohammed VI, or spend a day exploring the close-knit neighborhood. It is located closed to the Lac Sidi Boughaba National Park.

3 km from city center

Zoo

The National Zoo in Rabat is a popular attraction in Morocco. It is home to various animals, including lions, gorillas, elephants, and chimpanzees. It also houses the National Zoo features a beautiful botanical garden showcasing a variety of plants and flowers from around the world.

11 km from city center

Garden & Park

Located near the Kasbah of the Oudaias, the Andalusian gardens have a wide exhibition of diverse plant varieties. From exotic flowers and trees to a majestic outer view of the Kasbah, the gardens are a great place to rest for visitors on hot summer days. The sunlight enveloping the site with tiny specks of shade from the trees makes for great pictures, especially during the golden hours.

118 km from city center

Town

Flanked by the Atlantic Ocean and the Merja lagoon, the Moulay Bousselham is one of Morocco's most beautiful nature reserves. It is popular as a farming, fishing, and tourist village between Rabat and Tangier. The isolated golden beaches, picturesque lagoons, campsites, and calm waters are what make this destination special. It is located an hour away from both Tangier and Rabat by road.

27 km from city center

Beach

The plage des nations is home to several stunning seaside villas and resort to offer the best of Morocco’s beautiful coastline. It is located between Kenitra and Rabat and is known for its crystal blue water and golden sandy beach. The plage des nations bouknadel or the Nations-Bouknadel beach is a recently developed site popular among water sports enthusiasts. This beach is especially popular amo (Read More)ng surfers due to its strong currents.

10 km from city center

Garden & Park

The Nouzhat Hassan garden is the biggest and oldest park in Rabat.I t was created in 1924 by Lyautey, the French general who was responsible for designing the garden at the time. It is a great spot for taking promenades, considering its four-hectare stretch lined with luscious green trees that belong to a time before the garden was created. Considering its wide ecological diversity, visitors can s (Read More)tudy the different plant species in the garden and discover their origins. It has a duck pond where visitors can watch and feed the ducks, a small playground and a narrow flower market.

10 km from city center

Fairs & Festivals

The Mawazine Festival held in the capital city of Morocco, Rabat, is hosted every year by the Moroccan government. This music festival boasts of a line-up of the who's who of the global and national music industry. Held across a stretch of nine days in May or June, not only is it visited by nearly 2.5 million music enthusiasts from across the world, but has also witnessed the likes of Marshmello, (Read More)Mariah Carey, Kanye West, David Guetta, Whitney Houston and many others.