Holidays in Rabat:
The capital of the Kingdom of Morroco is Rabat, a bustling city of 2 million people that lurches at the tail-end of the Atlantic Ocean and settles at the mouth of Bou Regreg river. While gleaming with the effects of industrialization, with its various sweatshops and factories, Rabat has also preserved the old splendour of Hispano-Arabic culture. It is famous for immense museums, art galleries and theatres – evidences of Rabat’s value for its culture and unique Moroccan artistry.

You cannot miss the Theatre Mohamed V at the centre of the town. It is a stately structure that is venue for many famous plays and operas. The art scene in Rabat is quite active and visual artists usually come together in this place for regular art extravaganza. The theatre has also put Morocco as a premier destination for art goers and enthusiasts.

The Hassan tower is also worth the walk from the busy city center. It is actually the tower of an unfinished mosque that was commissioned by sultan Yacoub al-Mansour in 1195 AD. The tower stands 140 feet in height and has ramps instead of stairs. The ramp was designed to allow muezzin to ride a horse to the top of the tower for the call to prayer. The tower and the mosque remained unfinished to this day.

There are other fascinating attractions in Rabat that can be cramped in a day’s walk while you are on a Cheap holidays Morocco. The Jardins Exotiques are a feast to the eyes with its pretty flowers and old trees. Several beach holidays are also surprisingly beautiful despite their nearness to the city center. Probably one of the most interesting attractions for people visiting Morocco for business or pleasure is its nightlife. The discotheques, pubs and watering holes are enlivening and allows for wild partying and complete abandon. This is allowed in this side of the earth, owing to its French influence. All in all, a tour in Rabat is as good as foray into a progressive city replete with heritage and culture.



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