Rabat is the capital of Morocco and one of the oldest cities in the world. It is a mixture of the Arab-Muslim past with Western modernity. Rabat’s medieval monuments, as well as the layout of the new city, are included in the UNESCO list. The mosques, built almost a thousand years ago, blend harmoniously into the more modern urban landscape. It appeared during the period of the French protectorate more than a hundred years ago. In the III century BC, the Phoenicians lived on the site of modern Rabat on the banks of the Bou Regreg River. At the beginning of our era, the Romans came here. In 250, these places were occupied by the Berbers. And in the middle of the XII century, the Almohads, who fought with the Almoravids, built the fortress of Kasbah Udaya here. Walking through the citadel of the Kasbah Uday, you can admire the Bab El Kebir gate, the ancient walls and the square, and relax in the Andalusian Garden. Next to the fortress rises the 44-meter minaret of Khasan. The Emir wanted to build a tower 86 meters high. Then it would become the tallest Islamic building. But when Hassan died, the construction was stopped. Next to the minaret, the mausoleum of King Mohammed V was built in the last century. Another attraction is the As-Sunna Mosque. It is one of the largest in Morocco. The 46th session of the World Heritage Committee is currently taking place in New Delhi. It will study the state of conservation of 124 sites from the UNESCO list, including Rabat.
RABAT IN MOROCCO ATTRACTS TOURISTS WITH ITS BEAUTY
