Rabat-Salé-Kénitra Region

Rabat-Salé-Kenitra Essentials

The Rabat-Salé-Kenitra region showcases Morocco’s political and cultural evolution, spanning from the Roman-Berber ruins of Iulia Valentia Banasa to Zaha Hadid’s contemporary Grand Theatre. Key architectural landmarks include the 12th-century Almohad Hassan Tower and the medieval necropolis of Chellah. The region's heritage is further defined by the official residence of the king, the 17th-century Kasbah Mahdiyya in Kenitra, and diverse landscapes ranging from the manicured Jardin Andalou to the diverse botanical collections of the Exotic Gardens of Bouknadel.

Rabat-Salé-Kenitra Essentials — Map

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Hassan Tower

Hassan Tower or Tour Hassan (Arabic: صومعة حسان; is the minaret of an incomplete mosque in Rabat, Morocco.

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Mausoleum of Mohammed V

The Mausoleum of Mohammed V is a mausoleum located across from the Hassan Tower in Rabat, Morocco.

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Royal Palace Dar Al Makhzen

The Royal Palace or Dar al-Makhzen is the primary and official residence of the king of Morocco in Rabat.

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Chellah

The Chellah or Shalla, is a medieval fortified Muslim necropolis and ancient archeological site in Rabat, Morocco, located on the south…

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Medina of Rabat

A charming little old town centre - an ideal place for wandering around and shopping for souvenirs without being hassled.

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Rabat Archaeological Museum

The Museum of History and Civilizations is an archaeological museum in Rabat, Morocco.

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Rabat, Modern Capital and Historic City

A UNESCO World Heritage site recognized for the shared heritage between its 12th-century Almohad past and the early 20th-century French Protectorate urban planning, including the New Town and the botanical gardens.

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Rabat Zoo

Rabat Zoo, also known as "Temara Zoo", is a zoological park near Rabat in Morocco that was established in 1973.

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Kasbah Mahdiyya

Kasbah Mahdiyya, or Kasbah of Kenitra, is a kasbah located in Kenitra, Morocco.

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Grand Theatre of Rabat

Designed by architect Zaha Hadid, this 25,000-square-meter performance venue features a fluid, sculptural design inspired by the Bouregreg River. It includes a 1,800-seat theater and a large open-air amphitheater.

Eva Correia / CC-BY-SA

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Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art

The Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, abbreviated MMVI, is a contemporary and modern art museum in Rabat, Morocco which…

Moumouti / CC BY-SA 4.0

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The Exotic Gardens of Bouknadel

This garden is, with its vineyard and exotic plants, a true beauty to behold. Its manicured greenery offers a pleasant shade.

Roger Gurdian / CC-BY-SA

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Jardin Andalou

Located within the Kasbah of the Udayas, this early 20th-century garden follows traditional Andalusian design with fruit trees, flowering shrubs, and symmetrical walkways.

Lietmotiv / CC BY-SA 2.0

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Plage de Rabat

A public sandy beach located at the mouth of the Bouregreg River, situated between the Kasbah of the Udayas and the Atlantic Ocean.

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Iulia Valentia Banasa

Iulia Valentia Banasa was a Roman-Berber city in northern Morocco. It was one of the three colonias in Mauretania Tingitana founded by…

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