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Book hostels in Rabat
Morocco's capital: royal, relaxed, underrated. Quiet medina, big history.
Rabat doesn't shout like Marrakech or Fes, and that's exactly why backpackers are starting to notice it. The Kasbah of the Udayas, Hassan Tower, and a calm medina on the Atlantic make it a perfect 1–2 night pit-stop. It's also cleaner, safer-feeling and easier to navigate than any other Moroccan capital of culture.
Highlights
- Kasbah of the Udayas
- Hassan Tower & Mohammed V Mausoleum
- Chellah ruins
- Beach-walk along the Atlantic
- Mohammed VI Museum of Modern Art
Best for
- Travellers coming in via Rabat-Salé airport
- Short-stay culture visits
- Solo travellers wanting a calmer first Moroccan city
- Politics/history nerds