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Mausoleum of Mohammed V, a pantheon for two kings
Here lie the remains of Hassan II, who erected the Pharaonic tomb in memory of his father, Mohammed V, the father of Moroccan independence.
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Hassan Tower, the Giralda’s “twin sister”
Built in 1195, this minaret was part of the pharaonic and unfinished mosque designed in Rabat by Sultan Ya’qub al-Mansur.
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Mohammed V Avenue, a symbol of modern Rabat
This great urban thoroughfare of the ‘New City’, designed in 1912, is the centre of Rabat’s high-end restaurants, cafés, shops and jewellery stores.
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What to buy in Rabat, five places to find tempting treasures
What to buy in Rabat, a city where tradition blends seamlessly with modern life in the souks and shopping streets of the Medina.
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Where to eat in Rabat for the best and tastiest food in Morocco
Rabat is the perfect city for experiencing and enjoying Moroccan cuisine. Check out the more traditional and suggestive dishes, as well as the restaurants influenced by the new culinary winds sweeping the country.