Lonely PlanetSep 22
A Guide to Rabat
Navigate the central medina of Morocco
iconic site, remarkable Islamic architecture
12 things in this story
- medinaNeighborhoodhassle-free streets, browse souqs for bargains
- Cafe des OudayasCaféoffers river views and homemade sweets
- ChellahSightnecropolis and archaeological site
- Kasbah des OudaiasSight12th-century citadel with river and ocean views
- Mausoleum of Mohammed VSighticonic site, remarkable Islamic architecture
- Théâtre Royal de RabatSightZaha Hadid-designed, sweeping futuristic lines
- Andalucian GardensSightcitrus-scented walled garden
- Mohammed VI TowerSightRabat-Salé's tallest skyscraper at 250m
- MatsuriRestaurantJapanese restaurant in Souissi
- Royal PalaceAttraction
- Musée Mohammed VI d'Art Moderne et ContemporainMuseum
- Elsewhere
- Hassan II MosquePlace of worshipCasablanca, Moroccohalf-day trip to nearby Casablanca