{"id":407472,"date":"2026-03-30T10:50:26","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T13:50:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anba.com.br\/?p=407472"},"modified":"2026-03-30T10:50:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T13:50:34","slug":"between-the-sea-and-history-rabat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/anba.com.br\/en\/between-the-sea-and-history-rabat\/","title":{"rendered":"Between the sea and history, Rabat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

S\u00e3o Paulo \u2013 You know those cities you stroll through, letting your eyes glide with pleasure because of their beauty? That\u2019s Rabat, Morocco\u2019s capital city. But it\u2019s not just the beach, the historical sites or the public market that make Rabat worth visiting. All of that can be found in the city, but what truly stands out is the overall setting and atmosphere of the capital\u2014a blend of urban organization with a subtle touch of color.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Well-organized urban environment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

It\u2019s good to be in Rabat and to wander through it. The Moroccan capital is often described as a modern city, but one with deep historical roots. Yes, Rabat is vibrant, with an airport, trams, shopping centers, caf\u00e9s, restaurants and hotels. But Rabat is also calm\u2014a place where you can simply watch life unfold, see the bustle rise and fade, and observe people moving in and out of their daily routines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Moroccan National Tourist Office suggests, on the Visit Morocco website, several attractions to explore in the capital. One of them is the city\u2019s coastline<\/strong>\u2014the Atlantic Ocean. There is Oudayas Beach, set against the rocks, as well as beaches for surfing and jet skiing, and even the chance to ride a horse close to the sea or simply relax on the sand. As Visit Morocco puts it, Rabat\u2019s coastline will meet all your seaside aspirations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rabat has many sites connected to the Moroccan monarchy. It is home to the Mausoleum of Mohammed V<\/strong>, which houses the tombs of the king of the same name\u2014hero of the country\u2019s independence\u2014as well as those of his two sons, King Hassan II and Prince Moulay Abdallah. Built between the 1960s and 1970s as a masterpiece of Islamic art, the mausoleum is considered a jewel of Moroccan architecture, according to the Visit Rabat website. In reference to the current king, the city is also home, among other venues, to the Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Rabat is home to the Mohammed VI Museum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

One of the things that makes Rabat special is the presence of nature in its central areas. According to Visit Morocco, committed to an environmentally responsible approach, the capital has 230 hectares of green spaces. Want to visit gardens or other areas with trees, flowers and animals<\/strong>? The medieval fortress Kasbah of the Oudayas features an Andalusian garden and sea views. There is also the Ibn Sina Forest, a green refuge ideal for walks, the Jardin d\u2019Essais, a beautiful botanical showcase, and the Rabat Zoo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a tourism-driven country, Morocco ensures that its capital, Rabat, offers a wide range of attractions for every type of traveler. The list includes shopping centers with international brands, markets selling leather goods and handicrafts, Mediterranean cuisine, local pastries and sweets, sports facilities, mosques, cultural and musical programming, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Royal Air Maroc, the Arab country\u2019s airline, operates a direct flight between S\u00e3o Paulo and Casablanca, a Moroccan city located less than 100 kilometers from Rabat and also worth visiting. Last year, Morocco welcomed around 60,000 tourists from Brazil. Find more information about tourism in Rabat and its surroundings on the official website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Translated by Guilherme Miranda<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u00a9Alberto Biscaro\/Connect Images via AFP<\/div>
\u00a9Cegalerba-Szwemberg\/Hemis Fr.\/Hemis via AFP<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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