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Rabat Travel Guide

The city is located on the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the river Bou Regreg. On the facing shore of the river lies Salé, Rabat's bedroom community. Tourism and the presence of all foreign embassies serve to make Rabat the second most important city in the country.

About Rabat

Rabat covers an area of 102.9 sq. miles (278.6 sq. Km) and is estimated to have a population of 1.7 million people being the capital of the Kingdom of Morocco. It is also the capital of the Rabat-Salé-Zemmour-Zaer region.

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Ben Hamou Metloub

At the southwestern entrance to Souk as Sabbat, on the corner with rue Bab Chellah, is the small, dusty treasure trove of Ben Hamou Metloub. The septuagenarian has been here for “only 15 years,” and his shop is packed to the rafters with trinkets and curios. Inside you’ll find, amongst other things, ancient trade beads, darbuka drums, fossils, gemstones, kif pipes, tambourines, leather wallets, and walking sticks. He’s open daily, usually from 9am to 9pm.



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