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    Rabat

    Morocco

    Rabat

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    Rabat is the capital of Morocco, home to the King and government. The city lies at the mouth of the Bouregreg into the Atlantic and has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage since 2012 as an ensemble of a modern capital and historic city.

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    Rabat is the capital of Morocco, home to the King and government. The city lies at the mouth of the Bouregreg into the Atlantic and has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage since 2012 as an ensemble of a modern capital and historic city. Hassan Tower, Chellah, and the Kasbah of the Oudayas are close by.

    Sights in Rabat

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    Mausoleum of Mohammed V. & Hassan Tower
    Historic Landmark

    1Mausoleum of Mohammed V. & Hassan Tower

    The Mausoleum of King Mohammed V., completed in 1971, is located next to the Hassan Tower. Sultan Yaqub al-Mansur began constructing the minaret in 1191 for a massive mosque, but after his death in 1199, the construction remained unfinished. Today, the tower stands 44 meters tall, surrounded by the column stumps of the never-completed prayer hall.
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    Kasbah of Oudayas
    Historic Landmark

    2Kasbah of Oudayas

    The fortified Kasbah over the mouth of the Bouregreg, with white-blue alleys and the Andalusian Garden. In the former palace, the Musée National de la Parure has been displaying traditional jewelry since 2023.
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    Chellah
    Historic Landmark

    3Chellah

    A ruined site with remains of the Roman city Sala Colonia and the Merinid necropolis, whose main gate dates from 1339. A large stork colony nests among the ruins, and in summer, it hosts the Jazz au Chellah Festival.
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    Mohammed VI Tour

    4Mohammed VI Tour

    The 250-meter-high tower on the Salé side of the river is Morocco's tallest building. It was inaugurated in April 2026, with an observation deck on the 50th floor.
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    Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art

    5Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art

    Opened in 2014, the museum was the first major museum since independence and displays works by around 200 Moroccan artists.
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    Theatre Royal of Rabat

    6Theatre Royal of Rabat

    The Zaha Hadid-designed Bouregreg Theatre has 1,821 seats in its main hall and an open-air amphitheatre. It has been open to the public since April 2026.
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    City walks in Rabat

    Curated walking tours through the city's highlights, handpicked by experienced travel journalists.

    From Hassan Tower to Kasbah of the Udayas

    Rund zweieinhalb Kilometer und zwei Stunden vom Almohaden-Minarett durch die Medina bis zum Andalusischen Garten über dem Fluss.

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    Restaurants in Rabat

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    Dinarjat

    Restaurant in a 17th-century city palace in the Medina, with Pastilla, Tajines, and Couscous, accompanied by Oud music.
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    Dar Naji

    Popular Moroccan restaurant with a terrace and moderate prices. The menu features Rfissa, Couscous, Pastilla, and Tajines.
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    Le Dhow

    Restaurant and lounge on a wooden ship on the Bouregreg below the Kasbah of the Oudayas, featuring Moroccan-Mediterranean cuisine. DJs play in the ship's hold on weekends.
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    Ty Potes

    Breton crêperie with deli and garden in the Hassan district.
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    Dar Rbatia

    Traditional Moroccan cuisine in an 18th-century house in the Medina, since 1989.
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    Food & Drink

    Kefta rbatia

    Tajine with beef and rice meatballs, seasoned with saffron, cinnamon and turmeric.

    Bastila rbatia

    Sweet Pastilla variant from Rabat with almonds and orange blossom water instead of poultry.

    Couscous on Friday

    In Rabat, an established family tradition.

    Culture and History

    From Sala to the AlmohadsThe Romans founded the city of Sala Colonia here; its remains are visible in Chellah. Almohad Sultan Yaqub al-Mansur began building a magnificent mosque in 1191; it remained unfinished after his death in 1199. All that remains is the 44-meter-tall Hassan Tower.Marinids and Modern TimesFrom the late 13th century, the Marinids used Chellah as a necropolis. Next to the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, the King of Independence, was completed in 1971. In the Kasbah of the Oudayas, the Musée National de la Parure has been showcasing historical jewelry since 2023.

    Nightlife

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    Amnesia

    Big club, established in 1989, in Neustadt, open until the early morning hours.
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    Exploring Locally

    ArrivalThe high-speed train Al Boraq stops at Rabat-Agdal and connects the city with Tangier and Casablanca. Rabat-Salé Airport served over two million passengers in 2025.In the CityThe riverside attractions can be reached on foot or by Petit Taxi.A tram connects Rabat and Salé on the opposite side of the river.

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    Rabat & Atlantic Coast

    Rabat & Atlantic Coast

    On the northern Atlantic coast are the capital Rabat, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2012, and Casablanca, the country's largest city, home to the Hassan II Mosque. Further south lies El Jadida, featuring the Portuguese fortress city of Mazagan.
    Casablanca

    Casablanca

    Casablanca is Morocco's largest city and economic hub, with its airport being the country's busiest. Its landmark is the Hassan II Mosque, whose 210-meter-high minaret stands directly on the Atlantic. Additionally, there are Art Deco buildings from the Protectorate era, the Habous quarter, and the Aïn Diab Corniche.
    Volubilis & Moulay Idriss

    Volubilis & Moulay Idriss

    The Roman city of Volubilis is located approximately 30 kilometers north of Meknès at the foot of the Zerhoun Massif and has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1997. A few kilometers away is the pilgrimage site of Moulay Idriss Zerhoun, home to the tomb of Idris I., the founder of Morocco's first Islamic dynasty.
    Meknès

    Meknès

    Meknès, 60 kilometres west of Fès, is one of the country's four Imperial Cities. Sultan Moulay Ismail made it his capital from 1672, having colossal gates, palaces, and granaries built. Its Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1996; Volubilis and Moulay Idriss are within excursion distance.
    Fès & Meknes

    Fès & Meknes

    The two Imperial Cities in the north of the country are only about 60 kilometres apart. The Medina of Fès has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1981, the Old Town of Meknès since 1996, and between them lie the Roman ruins of Volubilis.

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