Travel Guide of Rabat in Morocco by Influencers and Travelers

Rabat is the capital city of Morocco and the country's seventh largest city with an urban population of approximately 580,000 and a metropolitan population of over 1.2 million. It is also the capital city of the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra administrative region.

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1 - Kasbah of the Udayas

The Kasbah of the Udayas is a kasbah in Rabat, Morocco. It is located at the mouth of the Bou Regreg river, opposite Salé, and adjacent to the old medina of Rabat. It is listed, along with other sites in Rabat, as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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2 - Hassan Tower

Hassan Tower or Tour Hassan is the minaret of an incomplete mosque in Rabat, Morocco. Commissioned by Abu Yusuf Yaqub al-Mansur, the third Caliph of the Almohad Caliphate in 1195, the tower was intended to be the largest minaret in the world along with the mosque, also intended to be the world's largest.

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3 - Climbing in Tinerhir

   6 km away

Join us for a full or half day rock climbing in the stunning Todra Gorge -- one of the premier climbing destinations in the world. Climb perfect limestone in year-round sunshine amidst the beautiful ambience of Morocco's most famous canyon. You'll be accompanied by Aventures Verticales Maroc - the only qualified climbing company in the Todra Gorge. Training and instruction is provided by Julio Soares, an FFME French-certified mountain sports instructor. Under his careful guidance, beginning climbers will be given a firm foundation and more experienced climbers can improve their skills and technique at top rope, multi-pitch, or traditional climbing.

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4 - Mausoleum of Mohammed V

The Mausoleum of Mohammed V is a mausoleum located on the opposite side of the Hassan Tower, on the Yacoub al-Mansour esplanade in Rabat, Morocco. It contains the tombs of the Moroccan king and his two sons, late King Hassan II and Prince Abdallah.

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5 - Chellah

The Chellah or Shalla, is a medieval fortified Muslim necropolis located in the metro area of Rabat, Morocco, on the south side of the Bou Regreg estuary. The Phoenicians established a trading emporium at the site. This was later the site of an ancient Roman colony in the province of Mauretania Tingitana.

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6 - Shore Excursions in Rabat

08:00 to 17:00 The driver and the guide pick you up at the port of Casablanca to go to visit the administrative capital of Kingdom via the Auto-route to Rabat where you start your Mohamed V Mausoleum tour, Hassan II Tower, Chella, Royal Palace

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7 - Mohammed V of Morocco

   6 km away
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8 - Marina Bouregreg Salé

   7 km away
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9 - Culinary Tour in Rabat

Route suggested by MOROCCAN FOOD TOUR are a perfect introduction to the Moroccan gastronomy. You can try a large choice of Moroccan terroir products while taking advantage of many explications and anecdotes on the city and savored products, in the company of an official tourist guide, licensed but especially passionate. Your guide will take you to visit the local market. He will provide you with all kinds of explanations regarding products, traditions and customs. Feel free to ask your questions and share your culinary experiences. More you interact, more you will discover! Upon arrival to our host “Haja” in his typical house, you will be welcomed with open arms and authentic Moroccan hospitality. having luch with Haja is often a unique social experience. She will share stories about food, about her family, and about her life.

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10 - Archaeology Tours in Rabat

GUARANTEED DEPARTURE EVERY THURSDAY WITH MINIMUM 2 PERSONS. from Casablanca weekly departure every Friday With multilingual speaking guide (English, Italian, Spanish & French)

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11 - Surfing Lessons in Rabat

Discover an emblematic place of Rabat from a different perspective. From your kayak, browse the Bouregreg, admire the Kasbah des Oudayas, the flukas and the beach of Rabat. This is the opportunity to do an activity in the open air while discovering Rabat in an original way.

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