Rabat Attractions
A view of the Palace © the javelina
Palace Museum and Gardens
The Palace in the Kasbah on the Rue Bazzo dates from the 17th
century and was built by Moulay Ismail after he subdued the pirate
republic of Rabat and took over the Kasbah as a garrison for the
Oudaias, a Saharan tribe who formed the bulk of his mercenary army.
Today the palace, a beautiful classic building, houses the Museum
of Moroccan Arts featuring exhibits such as Berber jewellery,
costumes and local carpets. The palace grounds contain the
beautiful Andalucian Gardens with their sunken shrubberies and
flowerbeds, bougainvillea and fragrant herbs.
Opening time: Daily 9am to 12pm, and 3pm to 5.30pm; closed Tuesdays
