Rabat (Tour B)
Canary Islands & West Africa Excursions
- £31 - £40
- 5.5 hours
- Medium/Hard
We drive north to Rabat – one of the four imperial cities of Morocco and the administrative capital, founded in the 12th century. Sightseeing here will start with a drive through Victory Avenue to the King’s Palace.
We drive north to Rabat – one of the four imperial cities of Morocco and the administrative capital, founded in the 12th century. Sightseeing here will start with a drive through Victory Avenue to the King’s Palace. Regrettably we do not have a royal invitation to visit inside, but we can savour its impressive arches, redolent of the finest Islamic architecture. We will see the Mohammed V Mauoleum, situated on the southern edge of the Great Mosque. The minaret of the Great Mosque is the famous Hassan Tower. This unfinished tower has overlooked Rabat for eight centuries. The Kasbah of the Oudayas is at the heart of the military history of Rabat. This was the site of the original R’bat from which generations of Calvary have ridden out to bring the heretic Berber tribes to obedience. It has also been a government bastion against repeated attacks by the sea. The Kasbah interior is a delightful whitewashed Andalucian village. During our time in Rabat, refreshments will be served. We leave Rabat along the coastal road for our return journey to Casablanca, where is time permits, we will have some free time at the United Nations Square bazaars. There is approximately 50 minutes of walking, some of it over uneven and cobbled ground, plus steps to be climbed.
DESCRIPTION CORRECT FOR 2007 CANARIES & MEDITERRANEAN SEASON
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Snack or meal provided
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Refreshments available
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Free time
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Shopping opportunity
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Wheelchair access
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Swimming opportunity
All prices are based on operating costs, tariffs and rates of exchange and are subject to change without notice.
