Rabat: Chill City in Morocco
Usually ignored and left off by some tourists, Rabat is actually the capital city of Morocco. Rabat, Morocco is in fact a remarkable destination and is often called the most “chill” city of Morocco. People of Rabat are very welcoming, hospitable, and fun. If you are travelling on a budget, Rabat, Morocco is a great place to visit. Hotel rentals in the place can be very cheap and there are also a lot of food markets where you can buy fruits. Rabat is accessible through Rabat-Salé Airport (RBA-Sale).
Best Time to Visit
There is no bad time to visit Rabat, but typically the best time to visit is during April and May or September to October. During these months, the climate is neither too hot nor too cold. There are fewer tourists than that of peak season in summer. Mawazine Music Festival is a Moroccan International music festival held yearly in Rabat, Morocco during the month of June. Tourists who are music junkies or just plainly want to get in the groove with some good music should book their Rabat, Morocco hotels during this month.
What to Do & Area Attractions
For some who are into Morocco’s modern art movement, the Mohammed VI Museum of Contemporary Arts is one to tick off the bucket list. Housed in an impressively renovated building is the collection that holds artworks from all the country’s famous names in art world. Spend some quite afternoon in the Salé Medina, the antiquated and peaceful place in the medina area in Salé. Enjoy the heat of the sun and the soft sand at Rabat Beach. You can book your stay in Sofitel Rabat Jardin des Roses or at the Villa Des Ambassadors while you spend the rest of your vacation in exploring Rabat.