Culture in Rabat
- Mausoluem of Mohammed V
Mausoleum of Mohammed V
The Mausoleum of Mohammed V contains the tombs of the Moroccan king and his two sons, late King Hassan II and Prince Abdallah. It is located on the opposite side of the Hassan Tower on the Yacoub al-Mansour esplanade in Rabat, Morocco. The building is considered a masterpiece of modern Alaouite dynasty architecture, with its white silhouette, topped by a typical green tiled roof. Its construction was completed in 1971. Hassan II was buried there following his death in 1999.
- Oudaias Kasbah
Oudayas Kasbah
Construction of the Oudayas Kasbah in Rabat dates to the 11th century. A ribat, a real fortress, was built here to protect the Oudayas, and it affords a fine view over Salé and the ocean. The interior of the Kasbah is well worth a visit for its Town walls, fortifications, gates, natural area and Scenic site or route.
- Rabat - Chellah Necropolis
Rabat - Chellah Necropolis
In the 13th and 14th centuries the Merinides honored Rabat by making it the site of the Chellah necropolis, building on the ruins of the ancient Roman town of Sala.
Useful Links
Rabat - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
(en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rabat)
RABAT: Capital in blue and white
(http://i-cias.com/morocco/rabat.htm)
World 66: Rabat travel guide
(www.world66.com/africa/morocco/rabat)
Conseil Regional du Tourisme de Rabat et Région
(www.visitrabat.com)