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Chellah city
The ancient city of Chellah is located in the heart of Rabat. It was built in the Middle Ages as a fortified site, and it has a rich history. It can be visited to enjoy seeing the abandoned buildings, Romen and Islamic archeological sites, including the swimming pool and the old school.
Hassan Tower
The Hassan Mosque, which consists of a mosque and a tower, is located in front of the tomb of King Mohammed V and his two sons. This mosque was built during the reign of the Almohads on the order of Jacob Al-Mansour, who wanted to build the tallest minaret in the world, and although this mosque was not completed, It is designed in a beautiful and distinctive way.
The Kasbah of the Udayah
The Udayas Kasbah is one of the well-known archaeological sites in Rabat, and it was classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2006, where the Moroccan castle is located specifically at the mouth of the Abu Raqraq River, and you can visit this castle and enjoy the view of the Kasbah Mosque.
Mohamed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
The Museum of the Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art is an art gallery designed and funded by the current king, and it opened in 2014, and is considered the first modern national art museum in the country, and it hosts many international exhibitions, in addition to that it displays many Moroccan works that extend its history from 1950 to the present, you can enjoy watching the beautiful ornate works characterized by rich colors and subtle details.
Andalusian gardens
Andalusian gardens are located on the site of the Kasbah of the Udayas which dates back to the early twentieth century, and these gardens can be visited in order to get to know the Museum of Udayas that is located within these gardens, which dates back to the seventeenth century, and was built by Moulay Ismail to be the first place of residence in Rabat, and you can visit the ancient Moroccan room inside this museum, which is famous for the cushions made of silk and gold covering the room.
