Known as the administrative capital of Morocco, the city of Rabat is nonetheless an imperial city rich in history and cultural diversity.  

Founded in 1150 by the Almohads, the city of Rabat has witnessed many dynasties through the centuries; the city is also rich in vestiges dating back to prehistoric times, which makes it a true cultural jewel, which has earned several sites in the city to be listed as cultural heritage by UNESCO.  

The city only became the capital of the country in 1912.  

With its rich history, culture and heritage, Rabat is THE destination for anyone wanting to immerse themselves in the history of Morocco, and to have a striking and gripping insight into the contrast between the Morocco of yesteryear, and the Morocco of today in full expansion.  

Chella is the site of a Merinid necropolis, built on the ruins of an ancient city, Sala, and is considered the oldest known human settlement. Every year, the Chella Jazz Festival takes place on the site, a major event in the city's cultural calendar; the city of Rabat also hosts the annual Mawazine festival, which is one of the country's most important and grandiose festivals.  

On the banks of the Bouregreg river separating Rabat from Sala, culminating at the top of the southern bank, stands the Kasbah des Oudayas, which was once a military camp, and later became home to the Republic of Bouregreg, composed mainly of pirates and privateers.  
The Kasbah of Oudayas also hosts in its enclosure one of the first palaces built by the Alaouite dynasty, still reigning to this day.  
During the first part of the twentieth century, General Lyautey had the Andalusian garden built at the foot of the Kasbah des Oudayas palace, strongly influenced by Arab-Andalusian inspiration.  

The Bouregreg River is ideal for boat rides or pedal boats, with a view of the vast medina of Rabat. 

Another of the city's landmarks is the Hassan Tower, the city's emblematic symbol. Although the minaret is unfinished, this does not detract from the beauty of the monument, which also houses the Mohamed V mausoleum, where the late King Mohamed V is buried, as well as his two sons, Prince Moulay Abdellah and King Hassan II. It is even possible to visit the enclosure of the mausoleum, and admire the tombs and sarcophagi from the balcony of the funeral hall.  

The city is also known for its well-stocked museum network: the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Arts, the Museum of History and Civilization of Rabat, the Bank Al Maghrib Museum... It is undeniably a destination to immerse yourself in the ancient Moroccan culture.