Best Things to Do in Rabat, Morocco, Rabat, Morocco

After the soulless concrete grey of Casablanca, it was a joy to arrive in the greener and more manicured city of Rabat, Morocco’s capital. But not just joy but some relief, too.

I had visited Rabat as part of a two-week group tour, and at the end of the trip, I was returning to Rabat to house-sit for two gorgeous cats for a week.

I must admit I was so pleased I wasn’t going to be house-sitting in Casablanca; I didn’t feel entirely comfortable there. Although Casablanca wasn’t all bad, it has an impressive mosque that even non-Muslims can visit and a Rick’s Cafe. But this post isn’t about there; it’s about the best things to do in Rabat.

Situated on the estuary of a river, Rabat, Morocco’s capital city, faces the Atlantic Ocean. The coastline in this area of Morocco has long, continuous stretches of white sandy beaches.

Swimming here can be dangerous because of the cold water and strong tides, but these conditions also attract plenty of sardines, mackerel, anchovy, tuna, and shellfish to its waters.

But I’m not a swimmer, and I love to walk. And Rabat is a lovely and easy city to explore on foot. Most of the major sites are within easy walking distance of each other. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).