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Tour the beautiful gardens of this ancient fortress and the art galleries all around, before taking a break on the patio of Café Maure and sip a delicious mint tea with Moroccan cookies. Explore Rabat and immerse yourself in the history of the kingdom.
The essence of Moroccan history can be felt in the medinas, the old quarters of her cities. Rabat's Medina, with its vibrant atmosphere, offers an immersive experience with fresh produce, textiles, crafts, and local cuisine. Wider alleyways and a grid layout make it easier to navigate than other medinas.
Rabat. When the French arrived in the early 20th century, this walled medina by the sea was the full extent of the city. Built on an orderly grid in the 17th century, it is small enough to be easily explored in half a day, but tangled enough to make getting lost inevitable.
One of the must-see attractions is the Medina of Rabat, which is in the older part of the city and can be entered through Souika Street. The small medina was all there was of Rabat before the French came in 1912 and expanded the city, creating new quarters.
Take a stroll through the chill Rabat medina with Tara Fraiture. Along the way, she will show you some of her favorite haunts around this ancient city.
Medina of Rabat Being the beating heart of Morocco's capital, the old medina will shower you with its charm. Embeded in the hustle and bustle of a modern city, its cultural aspect emerges from its narrow streets, fortified walls, Kasbah and souks.
Surrounded to the east by the Almohad walls, to the west by the surrounding walls of the Kasbah of the Oudaya, to the north by the Bouregreg and to the south by the Andalusian wall which separates the new town from the old town, it is one of the few Medinas to be so well protected.
The Medina : the andalusian city. #arts-culture #experiences-culturelle #experience-en-famille #les-incountournables #monuments. With the Almohade Dynasty (XII Century) the Rabat site is going to start a continuous extraordinary historical journey full of radiance and activity.
Visit the rue souika in the medina of Rabat and you'll find a range of shops that sell everything from traditional and modern clothing, to old stuff and new hi-tech gadgets. In particular check out the leather shops, you can definately pick up a good bargain on a leather jacket. The medina overall is a safe place to wonder and worth a visit.
A really good medina (as medinas go). I really like this UNESCO world heritage site, its proximity to town and the coast too. The medina is not as maze like as some it is a little wider and offers great shopping opportunities and restaurants etc. A very picturesque and historical masterpiece.