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Rabat Vacations, Morocco

Capital of Morocco with 1.2 million inhabitants (2005 estimate). The city of Sale north

of Rabat, functions as a suburb, bringing the figures above 1.6 million inhabitants.

It is also capital of Rabat-Sale-Zemmour-Zaer region with 2.4 million inhabitants (2005

estimate) and an area of 9,580 km². Rabat is situated on the Atlantic at the outlet of

the river Oued Bou Regreg, which divides Rabat from Sale. Rabat's industries include

manufacture of textiles, processed food and building materials. Tourism is also an

important source of income, together with the administration for all of Morocco. Rabat

is a commercial and administrative centre,

but this is challenged by the economically more important city of Casablanca 80 km

southwest.

Rabat has many historical monuments and some of Morocco's most important

museums. The city is also the home of the main Royal Palace (built 1950). Rabat has

a university (established 1957) and other important learning institutions. All foreign

embassies in Morocco are located to Rabat.

Source: lexicorient.com

Things To Do in Rabat

Hassan Tower, Rabat
The unfinished minaret surrounded by two hundred columns is Rabat's most

famous monument.
Attraction type: Architectural building; Religious site

Medina of Rabat, Rabat
Attraction type: Town center/square/plaza

Mausoleum of Mohammad V, Rabat
Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest

Chellah, Rabat
Attraction type: Cemetery; Ancient ruins; Historic site

Royal Palace of Rabat, Rabat
Attraction type: Architectural building

Source: tripadvisor.com

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