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Learn Arabic in Rabat!


From its towering city walls to its breath-taking Atlantic coastline, the Moroccan capital of Rabat will enchant and inspire you. In Rabat, centuries collide.

Its history dates back to pre-Roman times, when the settlement of Chellah was established at the mouth of the Bouregreg river in the third century BC. The fortress there and its sister fortress the Kasbah of the Oudayas are fantastic reminders of Rabat's grand past.

Rabat became Morocco's capital in 1912 and since then it has continued to prosper into the modern, dynamic city it is today with almost two million inhabitants. Rabat is a 21st century city, with all the conveniences and entertainment you can expect. Rabat is truly the ideal place for a foreigner to study in Morocco. There is much to explore within the city and also a lot of natural beauty to be found.

Downtown Rabat Facts & Figures
Population: 1,800,000
Foundation: 200 BC
Climate: Mild winters, hot summers
GMT Offset: GMT +0 hours
What to do and what to see: Mohammed V University, Chellah, Rue des Consuls, The Kasbah of the Udayas, Mohammed V Mausoleum, Hassan Tower, The Royal Palace,

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