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Rabat at a Glance

The Imperial city of Rabat is the capital of Morocco. The best-known landmark is the massive 11th century Hassan Tower, overlooking the river and fronting the remains of the roofless El Hassan Mosque, and the neighbouring Mohammed V Mausoleum. This is the resting place of the present Kingdom. On entering, you peer down from a hushed balcony to an onyx sarcophagus floating on a pool of black marble.
Rabat also has one of the worldâs top 50 golf courses; the Dar es Salam club boasts 3 courses, each colour coded according to difficulty. Cork trees line the fairways, egrets stalk the drives, and lily filled ponds are often home to flocks of pink flamingos.
Rabat is the current capital and home to the Moroccan government and His Excellency Mohammed VI. It is a sophisticated seaside city with an impressive cultural life and yearly international arts festival. The souks both here and across the river at Sale are excellent, and can, like the city itself, turn up unexpected treasures.

Area 117 Square Kilometers

Population 577827 Million

Winter Temperature 23 C

Summer Temperature 13 C

Best Time To Visit The best time to visit Morocco depends on what you plan to do and see while there. During these months, the climate is mild and there are fewer tourists. However, several of Morocco's most iconic cultural festivals take place during the summer.

Rabat

The Rabat International Airport is in the nearby town of SalÃ©. The main airline users include Royal Air Maroc and budget Ryanair Madrid, Marseille, Rome-Ciampino. The airport is served by a dedicated Stareo Bus that offers a direct connection.

Road

It's possible to get a bus from almost any town in the country to Rabat. Note, however, that the buses often do not stop at the central bus station, but instead go through the city.

Kasbah of the Oudaias

Kasbah of the Oudaias, the picturesque medieval Almohadan fortress citadel, with commanding ocean views from the acropolis and refreshing Andalusian gardens on it's base

Chellah

Chellah - old city founded by Carthaginians, conquered by Romans and later passed under Arab rule, just to be abandoned and settled again by unbelievable numbers of birds, namely storks. This breeding ground bubbles with bird life in spring, including stork nest on the top of old minaret. Also, historical layers are visible, with outstanding Roman and Moroccan parts. You can walk there from centre-ville, but it's a long walk

Royal Palace

Royal Palace : It's pretty huge, you can't really visit it (but it's a nice walk !), the armed guards might allow you walk from one entrance to another especially if you look like a tourist.