Day Trip to Rabat

Julie and I decided to spend a Saturday taking a day trip to Rabat, the capital city of Morocco. We heard that Rabat has a calmer pace and cleaner air than Casablanca. Rabat is just an hour away by train and is known for more hassle-free shopping than other areas. So, with money in our pockets and our trusty guidebooks, we headed out of Casa. It was wonderful. Upon our arrival to the city, we noticed a huge mob of people chanting and singing. We quickly figured out that there was an important soccer game happening in Rabat that evening. Once we went into the city, we were pleased to see that Rabat is less intense than Casa. Cars actually slowed down for us when we were crossing the street - no running for your life needed!



We had lunch and headed through the medina to the water, where we took plenty of pictures of the beautiful scenery.