Things to Do in Rabat 

Touristic Places to visit and things to do In Rabat, the Capitat of Morocco.

Rabat is the Capital city of Morocco, it is one of the biggest cities  with an urban population of more than 600 000.  Rabat was founded in the 12th century by the Berber dynasty Almohads as a military town. In this regards, the city steadily grew but went into an extended period of decline following the collapse of the Almohads. In the 17th century Rabat became a haven for pirates. And in 1912 the French made Rabat its administrative center. But in 1956 Morocco got its independence and Rabat became the capital.

Hassan tower

Hassan tower is One of the most historical attractions in the city of Rabat. It is the minaret of an incomplete mosque in rabat was built  by yaqub al Mansour in 1195, the tower was intended to be the largest minaret in the world along with the mosque, but in 1199 al-Mansur died and constructions on the mosque stopped. The tower reached 44 m (140 ft), about half of its intended 86 m (260 ft) height. The rest of the mosque was also left incomplete, with only the beginnings of several walls and 348 columns being constructed. the  tower, made of red sandstone along with the remains of the mosque.

Cost of the ticket : Free. it is open to everyone.

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Mausoleum of  Mohammed V

The Mausoleum of  Mohammed V is  a  mausoleum located on the opposite side of Hassan tower in Rabat. It contains the tombs of the Moroccan king Mohammed  V and his two sons, the king Hassan II  and his brother the prince Abdullah. The building is considered a masterpiece of modern Moroccan architecture, with its white silhouette, topped by a typical green tiled roof . Its construction was completed in 1971.

Cost of the ticket : Free. it is open to everyone

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The kasbah of Oudaya,

The kasbah of Oudaya, is a former fortified military camp located in Rabat, it was built in the twelfth century. Since 2012, the kasbah became a UNESCO world heritage site.  one of the country’s most unique sites.  renovated many times since throughout the centuries, it has been home to Arab tribes, Andalusian and immigrants. It  very safe  to walk in its alleys and if you live in the old medina of Rabat, it may takes you about 10bmin or less to get to it.

Walk up the steps leading to the imposing gate of Bab Oudaya and discover the winding streets of the Kasbah that will take you to Rabat’s oldest mosque, beautiful gardens, and an exquisite museum.  

Cost of the ticket : Free. it is open to everyone

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NB: Even it is open to a  late time , it worth to walk there between 8:00 to 18:00 (when it is not dark)

The city of challah in Rabat

It is the ruins of one of the oldest ancient cities in Morocco, whose history dates back to the sixth century BC. Moreover, it was an important commercial center. Also, it has important parts of which were built during the first centuries AD, along the lines of the ancient Roman cities. In addition, it was distinct from other Roman cities that were established in Morocco during the Roman presence, as its inhabitants belonged to the wealthy people for their engagement in maritime trade. So, this richness is evident through the nature of the building materials that were chosen to establish large parts of the city. Because there were pieces of private marble which were imported From some Mediterranean countries for the use as ground tiles or to decorate the columns and arches of the city and its bathrooms. These bathrooms are characterized by unique patterns and decorations.

Cost of the ticket : 7€

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