Rabat means the “fortified palace” in Arabic and is Kingdom of Morocco’s capital located at Bou Regreg River’s mouth on the Atlantic-Ocean. Rabat is also the 2nd largest city and a very popular tourist destination in Morocco. To visit this fascinating city you can book an advance affordable cheap flights to Morocco.
If you really want to explore the city then it’s recommended that you do so by walking around the city and wandering the Moroccan streets and getting a good understanding of how the local people live and their culture. Before going for a long walk it’s strongly advised to wear comfortable footwear so that you have a comfortable journey too. The famous local mint tea should also be given a try available at Kasbah which is Rabat’s famous café. The café is also well known for the hospitable staff it has and moreover you can also glimpse the sea-side from there. A visit to the Tranquil Park is also worth it and it is located just next to the Hotel Hilton. The swimming pool there can also be enjoyed although a fee may be required to be paid before doing so.
How can you miss the local delicacies while being there?, so try them out at Café 7eme Art, Patisserie La Comedies and El Rancho which are the most popular cafes of the city. The café 7eme Art attracts the business-people and the upper class and Le Petit Beur is popular for its intimate-ambience. You can check out the local olive-bread at Paul’s Traditional-French Bakery. Old Medina restaurant is ideal for budget-conscious people and serves some good rotisserie-chicken cooked in tagines, salad sandwiches and fish. Also don’t forget to try out the pancakes served at the local food stalls in morning time.
Many other interesting and historical places you may like to visit if you have some extra time include The Mausoleum of Mohammed V housing tombs of Mohammed V and his sons Prince Abdullah and Hassan II. Architecture of Alaouite Adyasty and Hassan tower are also places worth visiting. The fascinating minaret of the incomplete Mosque containing towers made up of red-sandstone is also a very popular tourist attraction and is also a UNESCO World-Heritage-Site. If you still want more you can visit the Kasbah of the Udayas giving you a good opportunity to understand the ancient history of Rabat.
You don’t have to worry about your accommodation while you are in Rabat as the city has many hotels suiting demands of every class of traveler. The most popular of the hotels include the Hotel Splendide, Hotel Centreal, Hotel de la Paix, and Golgen-Tulip Farah Rabat situated near the historical-monuments of Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Late King Mohammad V.
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