Rabat, the capital of Morocco, is built on the banks of the Bouregreg River and the Atlantic Ocean. It is known for its sites of interest, which illustrate both the Islamic and French colonial heritage, in particular the Kasbah of the Oudayas. This Berber-era royal fort is surrounded by formal French-style gardens and overlooks the ocean. The city’s iconic Hassan Tower, a 12th-century minaret, towers over the remains of a mosque.
