Morocco is a North-African nation bordering the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. Its capital ‘Rabat’ is widely popular for historical spots, vibrant nightlife, and scenic beauty. It is well-connected with other Moroccan cities and towns.
Rabat is home to a number of tourist attractions, some of which we have researched and shortlisted below. Do check them out for a satiating travel experience.
Rabat Archaeological Museum
Opened in 1932, the Rabat Archaeological Museum is home to several archaeological artefacts. Most importantly, it has national museum collections. There’s also a prehistoric section, which displays human remains from the middle Palaeolithic Period (probably Neanderthals) to the Neolithic Period (4000 B.C.). Numerous old tools are presented that give a clear picture of what the potters and herdsmen used in the bygone eras.
Mausoleum of Mohammed V
Mausoleum of Mohammed V is the final resting place of three important members of the royal family. Locals come to this holy spot to pay respects to these leaders. The monument is beautifully decorated with ostentatious zellige mosaics and spiralling designs. The sliding doors and ceiling have also been carved in astounding motifs and designs. Needless to say, Mausoleum of Mohammed V is open to non-Muslims too.
Dar al-Makhzen
The Dar al-Makhzen is the official residence of the king of Morocco. The existing building was built in 1864, to replace an older palace. The palace lies at the last part of mechouar – a big parade ground. The complex features Collège Royal, a cookery school and a ground floor library. As the public is not allowed to step into the palace grounds, one may view Dar al-Makhzen’s exteriors from a distance.
Kasbah des Oudaias
Kasbah des Oudaias is a pictorial location in Rabat with white houses, providing jaw-dropping vistas of the Atlantic Ocean. Most of the houses here were made by Muslim refugees from Spain. When tourists will walk in the street, they’ll encounter very few people. This means one will be away from the heavy crowds and can enjoy the true delights of the city in absolute peace.
Hassan Tower
An apt reminder of a mosque that was never completed, the Hassan Tower is 40-foot red stone minaret created during the rule of Yacoub El Mansour – a sultan of Almohad Dynasty. Its foundation began with a plan of constructing the biggest mosque on the planet. However, four years later, the concerned sultan passed away, leaving the tower or minaret unfinished.
