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Morocco | Rabat – A Desert-Backed City Facing the Sea

📸 Must-Visit Attractions 1️⃣ Kasbah des Oudaias (قصبة الأوداية) A 12th-century military fortress built by the Almohad dynasty to defend against pirates, later becoming a stronghold of the Pirate Republic and evolving into an Andalusian refugee community. Blue Gate (Bab Oudaia): One of Morocco’s most beautiful gates, adorned with mosaic patterns—perfect for photos. The staircase was featured in Mission: Impossible 5. Andalusian Garden: A hidden cactus courtyard and a filming location for Assassin’s Creed. Secret Viewpoint: Walk through narrow alleys to reach a 360° panoramic view of the Bouregreg River estuary.🌊🌊 ⏰ Opening hours: 8:00–18:00 (cafes open until midnight) 2️⃣ Hassan Tower & Mausoleum of Mohammed V Hassan Tower: Originally planned to be an 85-meter-tall minaret (the world’s tallest), construction halted after the Sultan’s death in 1199. The 18th-century earthquake destroyed the mosque, leaving 348 stone pillars in the square. Mausoleum Guards: Hourly changing of the guard in red-and-gold traditional cavalry uniforms. The walls are dotted with pigeon holes—great for photos! ⏰ Opening hours: 8:30–18:00 (some areas closed during Friday prayers) 3️⃣ Royal Palace Only exterior visits allowed. The green-domed, gold-gated palace with red-uniformed guards is a photo highlight. Nearby Moulay El Mehdi Mosque is worth a quick stop. 4️⃣ Rabat Beach (Plage de Rabat) A local surfing hotspot! Enjoy horseback riding, kite-surfing, and breathtaking pink-purple sunsets. 🕰️ Historical Timeline ➡️ 3rd century BC: Phoenicians established a trading post ➡️ 1146 AD: Almohad dynasty made it their capital, built the Kasbah ➡️ 1609: Spanish expelled the Moors; Andalusian refugees reshaped the old town ➡️ 1912–1956: French colonial period left Art Deco architecture in the new city ➡️ 2012: Rabat became a UNESCO World Heritage Site 🌟🌟Rabat is like a half-opened ancient book—half filled with imperial history, half scented with sea salt. ❤️ "Here, time does not move forward; it gently turns in circles." —Local poet Mohammed Bennouna #WorldTravel #OffTheBeatenPath #DesertMeetsOcean #HalfDesertHalfSea #BestSunsetInTheDesert #Morocco #Rabat #MoroccoTravel #SlowTravel #WorldHeritageCity

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Morocco | Rabat – A Desert-Backed City Facing the Sea

📸 Must-Visit Attractions 1️⃣ Kasbah des Oudaias (قصبة الأوداية) A 12th-century military fortress built by the Almohad dynasty to defend against pirates, later becoming a stronghold of the Pirate Republic and evolving into an Andalusian refugee community. Blue Gate (Bab Oudaia): One of Morocco’s most beautiful gates, adorned with mosaic patterns—perfect for photos. The staircase was featured in Mission: Impossible 5. Andalusian Garden: A hidden cactus courtyard and a filming location for Assassin’s Creed. Secret Viewpoint: Walk through narrow alleys to reach a 360° panoramic view of the Bouregreg River estuary.🌊🌊 ⏰ Opening hours: 8:00–18:00 (cafes open until midnight) 2️⃣ Hassan Tower & Mausoleum of Mohammed V Hassan Tower: Originally planned to be an 85-meter-tall minaret (the world’s tallest), construction halted after the Sultan’s death in 1199. The 18th-century earthquake destroyed the mosque, leaving 348 stone pillars in the square. Mausoleum Guards: Hourly changing of the guard in red-and-gold traditional cavalry uniforms. The walls are dotted with pigeon holes—great for photos! ⏰ Opening hours: 8:30–18:00 (some areas closed during Friday prayers) 3️⃣ Royal Palace Only exterior visits allowed. The green-domed, gold-gated palace with red-uniformed guards is a photo highlight. Nearby Moulay El Mehdi Mosque is worth a quick stop. 4️⃣ Rabat Beach (Plage de Rabat) A local surfing hotspot! Enjoy horseback riding, kite-surfing, and breathtaking pink-purple sunsets. 🕰️ Historical Timeline ➡️ 3rd century BC: Phoenicians established a trading post ➡️ 1146 AD: Almohad dynasty made it their capital, built the Kasbah ➡️ 1609: Spanish expelled the Moors; Andalusian refugees reshaped the old town ➡️ 1912–1956: French colonial period left Art Deco architecture in the new city ➡️ 2012: Rabat became a UNESCO World Heritage Site 🌟🌟Rabat is like a half-opened ancient book—half filled with imperial history, half scented with sea salt. ❤️ "Here, time does not move forward; it gently turns in circles." —Local poet Mohammed Bennouna #WorldTravel #OffTheBeatenPath #DesertMeetsOcean #HalfDesertHalfSea #BestSunsetInTheDesert #Morocco #Rabat #MoroccoTravel #SlowTravel #WorldHeritageCity

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