Rabat is one of the four imperial cities (together with Marrakesh, Fez and Meknes) and the capital of the kingdom.  Spilling out along the southern banks of the Bou Regreg River where it empties into the Atlantic Ocean, Rabat is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.   
Rabat is a celebration of magnificent historical sites married seamlessly with the contemporary.   From the striking 17^th century Oudaya Kasbah ramparts commanding panoramic views over the river and ocean and incorporating 12^th century roots, and the peaceful Andalusian garden, to the 12 century Hassan Tower, the beautiful Mohammed V Mausoleum with its imperial guards, the Royal Palace (Mechouar) and the medieval Necropolis of Chellah, situated within the ruins of the ancient Roman town of Sala Collonia.  
This rich history is complemented by the Museum of Modern & Contemporary Art and lush gardens.