Why Rabat, Morocco Should Be on Your Travel Radar - AFAR
"A 12th-century kasbah that has been recently spruced up, known for handsome architecture and ramparts that offer some of the best views in the city." - Nicola Chilton
Gorgeous place to wander. Blue and white lanes, flowers on the walls, and quiet corners that feel timeless. The views over the river and the ocean are worth the climb. The Andalusian garden is calm and shady, perfect for a slow walk. Easy to spend an hour here taking photos, stopping for tea, and soaking in the history. A must visit in Rabat.
Fahd Batayneh فهد بطاينة
Google
A historical landmark with an Andalusian Garden, an Adornment Museum, narrow allies, and lovely views to the sea.
The whole place is free to enter except for the Adornment Museum.
There is a cafe onsite. Expect to spend an hour onwards exploring all the attractions this place has to offer.
Very close to it is the Rabat Old Market.
Floyd Cooper
Google
A delightful well restored fortified town with a beach attached. Inhabited by real people do doesn’t feel like a museum.
Shame they have changed their original colour scheme of white-and-blue walls though.
Younes Boulaabar
Google
Steeped in history and charm! This landmark is a breathtaking glimpse into the past - architecture, ambiance, and heritage all shine through. A must-visit for anyone seeking a touch of timeless beauty.
Iva Krasimirova
Google
Great place, very beautiful. It has great viewpoint and really nice vibe. However, please be aware of the scammers who say that it will close soon and they will take you around because they will only want to take your money
Alae C.
Google
Kasbah is a must when visiting Rabat, view on the ocean and the river. You can go see the garden as well. For the jewelry museum it's a paid one and did not go last time i visited Kasbah
Andrew Mattocks-Lewis
Google
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Fascinating area to walk around with some great views of the Altlantic ocean. It is a warren of little lanes that you can get lost in but it really isn’t that big so not a real problem. There are guides available but agree a price upfront. Also beware that if you are walking around on your own people will approach you and start talking to you. These then turn out to be guides and will demand money even if you have not agreed to it. This happened to us. A older man started talking to us unprompted and started explaining things he then demanded a lot of money, which we refused to pay. So beware but it is a good place to walk around.
Douglas Langrehr
Google
Well worth the visit. This old Kasbah has been turned into private housing but was originally the Fort which protected the entrance to the river. Take in the peaceful gardens and a mint tea at the cafe.