Rabat Shopping Walk (Self Guided), Rabat
Rabat is heaven for those who love shopping. The city has many shopping opportunities in so-called traditional markets or shopping streets. All kinds of clothes, shoes, leather, jewelry, pottery, handicrafts, carpets, rugs and many other oriental items can be found here. Take this walk to see the most famous and popular markets and shopping streets in Rabat.
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Rabat Shopping Walk Map
Guide Name: Rabat Shopping Walk
Guide Location: Morocco » Rabat (See other walking tours in Rabat)
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Sightseeing)
# of Attractions: 5
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles
Author: alice
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Morocco » Rabat (See other walking tours in Rabat)
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Sightseeing)
# of Attractions: 5
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles
Author: alice
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Galérie d'Art Nouiga
- Rue des Consuls
- Souk es-Sabat
- Rue Souika
- Marché Central
1) Galérie d'Art Nouiga
Galérie d'Art Nouiga is located within the Kasbash des Oudayas (the oldest area of the city) at the end of Rue Jemaa. The gallery is very popular and it has permanent exhibits, as well as exhibitions by guest artists. On display here is mostly the works of local artists including paintings, photography and prints, as well as souvenir books and information on all upcoming art events.
2) Rue des Consuls
Rue des Consuls is the most popular and beautiful shopping street in Rabat. It is located in Medina and all kinds of crafts shops are located here. It is a perfect place to buy a gift or something for your house. It is full of fascinating and high quality carpets, rugs, jewelry, pottery, leather, silks, lamps, wooden furniture and of course the traditional babouches and jellabahs.
3) Souk es-Sabat
Souk es-Sabat is a very popular shopping spot in Rabat. The Souk es-Sabat is a great place to purchase shoes, leather and jewelry. You can also find traditional babouches, musical instruments and many other items.
4) Rue Souika (must see)
Rue Souika is one of the biggest and most popular shopping spots in Rabat. The place is great not only for shopping, but also to wander around and observe the local colours. The place is great to pick up a perfect gift for loved ones at home. All kinds of clothes, shoes, jewelry, carpets, crafts, pottery and many other unique and interesting things can be found here.
5) Marché Central
Marché Central is located downtown and it is one of the most popular markets for food and local specialties among locals as well as tourists. The market was built in the 1920s on the site of an older market that was named Souk Tben. The place is huge and fascinating and all kinds of food, fruit, meat, fish and other local food specialties, as well as flowers, can be found here.
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