  Morocco's political capital, is also called the "Garden City," for its abundance of green spaces and beautiful landscaping.  | It is King Hassan II's main city of residence. The Rabat medina is one of the most easily explored in Morocco, across from the Oudaias Kasbah and gardens. Rabat, named for "rbat el fath" or armed camp, is situated at the mouth of the Bou Regreg River, opposite historic Salé. The Chellah Roman ruins overlook the river, right outside the walled compound of the royal palace or "mechouar." The superb Robert Trent Jones-designed 45-hole Dar Es Salam golf course attracts golfers from around the world. Average temperature: 83F in summer and 50F in winter. Population of 800,000.  The King's palace and government quarters, the Chellah or Sala Colonia ruins, the Oudaias kasbah and cultural museum, museum of Roman antiquities, the Hassan Tower and its impressive esplanade, the exquisitely decorated mausoleum of King Mohammed V, the present king's father, potters' village on the outskirts of town. Salee, a quaint white-walled city located across the river from Rabat, boasts of a turbulent past. In the16th and 17th centuries, the Salé Rovers, fearsome pirates, found shelter on the banks of the river. An annual festival entails parading colorful wax candle along the streets. |
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| C. 26 Full day excursion to Rabat and Salé. 6 to 7 hours | Morning drive to Rabat via the inland road. See the royal palace grounds, Chellah Roman ruins, Mohammed V mausoleum, Hassan Tower, Oudaia kasbah and picturesque town of Salé. Return via scenic coastal road. Lunch included. | ||||||||
| C. 2211. Two day excursion to Meknes and Fes. | 07:00 leave via Rabat for Meknes. Visit historic sights and continue to Fes and half board at hotel. City tour, with old medina, artisans' guilds and bazaars. Return to Casablanca by 17:30 in time for dinner. | ||||||||
| C. 2415. Four day tour of El Jadida, Marrakech, Mohammedia, Rabat and Casa Moroccan highlights for travellers with limited time |
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