Rabat

#celebrateit Rabat is the capital city of Morocco nestled along the Atlantic Ocean coast and the Bouregreg River. It is one of Morocco's four imperial towns, known for its beautiful architecture, influenced by French colonial, Islamic and Berber history. Rabat is regarded as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is often referred to as the Fortified Place. It is an ideal starting point for any trip to Morocco owing to its influence on the country and accessibility to international flights. Divided into the old town and new town, the old town area of Rabat, is fortified and often referred to as the Medina. This part of the town has historical ruins from the Islamic era of Rabat.