The Capital of Morocco Rabat

Political and administrative capital of Morocco since 1912, quiet, tidy, orderly, tasteful, Rabat is located on the magnificent site of the river mouth on the Atlantic Bouregreg. The realization of this urban city aired by many as gardens and wide avenues planted make the visit more enjoyable. The abundance of public gardens, the royal golf (one of the largest and most prestigious in the world), planting a green belt (forest consists of all kinds of trees secured by a wall), the sumptuousness of the royal palace its méchouar, walls and remains fully safeguarded and promoted, the vastness of the campus (the largest academic center of Morocco), its beautiful neighborhoods, make it a pleasant place to stay is enhanced an archaeological, historical and cultic importance. This year, for the first time in the history of Morocco Capital, Rabat was elected Cultural Capital of the Arab world by the Council of Ministers of Culture of the Arab country. This city has always been a cradle of culture by these writers and artists. is one of the reasons that contributed to his nomination. Following his election, the city has implemented a program for cultural activity for the year 2003 in various fields and varied. it will be just as good drama, song and visual arts. R'bat, prepare yourself for an eventful year!. Tour Hassan Tour Hassan RabatC'est the most famous monument of Morocco Capital. Sultan Yacoub El Mansour (XII century) plans to build the largest mosque in the Muslim world after that of Samarra in Iraq. Unfortunately, work was abandoned after his death in 1199. The tower was peaking at over 60m, but only reached 44m.A originally the minaret was built to accommodate up to 40,000 people. His style is a masterpiece of traditional Moroccan art. The Oudaias The Oudayas:There is no site in Rabat more striking than the Kasbah of Oudaias(Oudayas)with its monumental door Oudaïa Almohad. From there, the eye loses the crenellated ramparts, the ancient site of Souk el Ghezel the wool souk, where even in 1920, twice a week on Thursdays and Sunday mornings, the spinners of the Kasbah and the Medina came to sell the products of their work, the skeins of handspun wool. At the XVI and XVII centuries, the Christian captives were presented to prospective purchasers. The view then moves to the Rue des Consuls. It is inhabited by almost all Europeans until 1911 (there were seventeen families). There were the consulates of France and England, whose streets were named. Surprisingly white roofs nested or checkerboard of the medina, the ancient stone nostalgia, this secret life of colorful houses with terraces of drying laundry. Who can get tired of this charming image of Rabat, unfortunately struck by the towers of large buildings on Avenue Mohammed V, the flower market and the Post Office, not to mention the TV antennas that disfigure the old medina . The gate of the Kasbah Oudaïa was long walled and served in prison. She was cleared of rubbish which concealed its friezes, arabesques, its Kufic characters, until 1916, by Maurice Tranchant de Lunel, who restored it. It commanded the entrance to the Kasbah and gave access to the old walkway. Kasbah Ouadaïa is built on the site of Borj oldest, Ksar of Benitargas, probably of Roman origin. Built by the Almohad Sultans, Abdelmoumen (1150) and Yacoub El Mansour XII century it was alternately Mehedya in honor of the first caliph Ibn Toumert then Ribat Al Fath, camp victory. At all times, the Kasbah will be the nerve center of military and Rabat, especially after the installation on the left bank of the Bouregreg, Andalusians expelled from Spain in the XVI and XVII century, during the Reconquista. Chellah Rabat Chellah or challahAujourd'hui, this historic site has become a favorite spot for tourists and R'bat sheltering occasional cultural and artistic events. Protected by a wall with strong towers and three monumental gates that reflect the art Merinid Chellah houses in its space intramural many Arab-Islamic monuments and Roman remains such as: the Roman Forum, the streets of the time Roman remains of Roman houses and shops, where the necropolis is currently the Mausoleum of Abu al-Hassan, hammam, foundouk, the madrassa and mosque Merinid, and then other Islamic remains before and after the time Merinid. However, the site also houses Chellah lush vegetation, in a sense "gardens" left in part to the natural state. They are curiously the favorite refuge for storks and egrets throughout the year. Historically, the name (Salt the new) that would have been given in Rabat by Mariscains does not figure in the Arab sources of the history of Morocco. It would appear, cons, that expression (Colonia Salad Romand) Chellah Roman name, would become the old abbreviated Salé, Capital of princes Znati the 4th century AH. Thus, on the hill overlooking the Bouregreg south-east of Rabat, Chellah site, or the old Sala Colonia, we refer to the most remote human settlement in the valley, knowing that after a Phoenician presence and charthaginoise, the Romans built a city and a river port serving counter Mediterranean. Accommodation - Hotels: The capital has a wide range of hotels, lodging the simplest to the hotel very high standard. - Riad & Guest Houses: Staying in a riad or guest house is an ideal way to discover the Moroccan traditions and enjoy an exclusive service, anxious to satisfy the lower desires. These typical houses which sometimes have several centuries of existence, have been restored with taste and respect for the knowledge of their ancestors. We discover all that makes the refinement of Moroccan craftsmanship fountains covered with colorful ceramics and mosaics with tiles, intricately carved plaster ceilings and cedar painted geometric patterns. Nestled in the oldest parts of the city (or medina Kasbah), these houses are preserved by thick walls. - Camping: For tight budgets and for those who want to be closer to the ocean, Salé and Temara have a campsite on the beach. - Apart-hotels For long stays in family, renting an apartment hotel can be a good solution combining convenience and comfort. It makes you feel at home while enjoying the benefits of infrastructure and hotel accommodation. - Youth Hostels: Rabat has a youth hostel near the Medina and Bab el-Had. The hostel is open to persons who do not have a membership card, a small surcharge. (Downtown at 43 rue Marrassa). Rabat City of the Future project Amwaj (waves) - Valley bou Regraga rabatSalé and Rabat have the prestige of their past have been the jewels of successive builders. With the project Amwaj (Waves), it is towards an ambitious future they look, without denying their origins. This is one of the largest urban projects in Morocco today. The development of the Valley Bouregreg applied to no less than 5000 acres between the Capital of Morocco Rabat and Salé, the Atlantic Ocean to the dam Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah. This project will take place in six phases. The first, called "Amwaj" whose work began in March 2006, provides for the rehabilitation of the space of two banks in respect of environmental protection, cultural heritage, historical and architectural sites. Tourism, business and ecology are the watchwords of the project. The work focuses on the creation of hotels, residences, commercial space and leisure and a marina. At the River Bouregreg, work on water pollution and the creation of dams is a priority. One of the most important areas is to restore the Bouregreg its former prestige and rehabilitate its maritime identity.