Rabat: Morocco’s Hidden Gem Challenges Marrakech as Top Tourist Destination

Rabat has nothing to envy Marrakech. Located by the sea, "this city benefits [...] from a more discreet aura," writes Aufeminin in an article titled: "skip Marrakech and opt for this Moroccan destination just as beautiful but less visited for your 2025 holidays." Unlike Marrakech, the political capital of Morocco is a small paradise that few people still know, as it is still preserved from mass tourism. In contrast to the ochre city, Rabat offers a calmer but charming alternative. "It is a city where tradition dialogues with modernity, where the thousand-year-old history remains omnipresent. And above all, it is another, more confidential facet of Morocco, far from the tourist bustle of Marrakech and where the Moroccan art of living also has a special place," describes the author of the article.

Rabat is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. One discovers marvels such as the Kasbah of the Oudayas and its blue and white alleys, the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohamed V, Chellah, a fascinating archaeological site, long stretches of sand, like the beach of Salé, which seduce both lovers of idleness and surfers. It is also an ideal destination for those who like to combine city trips and seaside. You can also discover quality restaurants at affordable prices! "It is a city where it is good to live, walk and admire the contrasts between past and present," we read on Visit Morocco.

The city "harmoniously combines heritage, nature and modernity," emphasizes Visit Morocco. Between the ramparts of the medina, the contemporary boulevards, and the vast green spaces, the city is pleasant to live in, in contrast to the more crowded destinations." A perfect destination for a vacation that combines relaxation, culture and disconnection. For Hadj-Djilani, it is a destination that deserves to be at the top of the 2025 wish list.