How to spend top weekend in Rabat - ideas on extraordinary attractions and sites

Kasbah of the Udayas Citadel Observation Deck

The citadel of Kasbah des Oudayas is one of the famous historical sites of Rabat. It was built in the first years of the 12th century. It is located in the Old Town near the river Bou Regreg. You can take a walk through the picturesque gardens and narrow streets, once inside the citadel. You will admire the workshops and residential buildings. Their walls have a blue-white hue. They are decorated with flowers and wrought iron. You can also stand on one of the observation decks of the Kasbah des Oudayas. For example, you can find yourself on the one that is located in the northern part of the citadel. It offers a magnificent view of the Atlantic Ocean.

Active Water-Related Activities

The city's sandy beach is located behind the citadel of Kasbah des Oudayas. You can walk through it or the breakwater on foot. You will also have the opportunity to ride along the embankment on a horse or camel. You will have the opportunity to swim in the ocean. Atlantic waves that knock you down are perfect for surfing. You can rent a surfboard at one of the special clubs. They are located on the coast. One of them is located at 3 Place Oudaya. If you visit the JET SKI club on Rue Tarik El Marsa, you will be able to take a more manageable but fast walk in the waters of Rabat.

You will also have the opportunity to go fishing, water skiing, and sailing on the beach. If you get bored with beach activities, you can take a boat across the Bou Regreg River to the nearby city of Sale. It is located at a distance of 14 kilometers from Rabat. You will also have the opportunity to travel through its streets. There are few tourists and traces of western civilization there. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Spend Time in Magic Park

Magic Park is a 10-minute drive from the center of Rabat. It is open to the public daily from 10 am to 9 pm. Some of its attractions are open-air. The other part of them is located inside. They will allow you to feel like a child. You need to buy special tokens to use them. The territory of the entertainment park covers an area of 3 hectares. There are roller coasters, motorcycles, small cars, various simulators, and even video games out there. If you get tired of having fun, you can take a walk along the river. It flows near Magic Park. This river leads to the coast of the Atlantic Ocean.

Visit the Andalusian Gardens

The Andalusian Gardens were created on the city hill by the architect Forestier between 1915 and 1918. It is surrounded by stone walls. The gardens have the appearance of multi-level terraces that descend to the river bank. It is open 24 hours a day from Monday to Friday. If you get here by taxi or bus, you can walk along the picturesque terraces. You will start with the top one. You will have the opportunity to admire a variety of plants. For example, you will see cypresses, palm trees, orange and lemon trees, and Jasmine. You will also have the opportunity to view the exposition of the Museum of Moroccan Art while traveling through the garden.

Go Ice Skating in Mega Mall

If you come to Rabat, you will have the opportunity to enjoy its sights. You can also go bowling and ice skating on any day of the week. You can visit the modern shopping and entertainment center "Mega Mall" for this. It is open from 10:30 to 21:00. It is located at a distance of 6 kilometers from the Old Town in the Avenue Mohamed Vi Street.

Night Tour of Casablanca

The economic capital of the state is located 90 kilometers from the city. This is Casablanca. If you come here for a night tour, you can see the main business center of Morocco in the light of the moon and electric lights. You will also admire the Hassan II Mosque. It is the largest mosque in Africa. You will also see the Atlantic coast. But it is better to walk through the streets of the city accompanied by one of the locals because of the high crime rate.