Rabat – As life gets quite monotonous doing everyday tasks and waking up to go through your daily plan. Whether it is going to work, school, or university it can be extremely refreshing to discover something new.

As Morocco’s capital, Rabat is a culturally rich city with many activities and fun experiences to offer. The city radiates calmness and steadiness allowing you to have a break from the everyday hustle culture and explore the depth of your soul and personality.

Get creative in Oulja

We always see and purchase beautiful pots and vases, but how about you create your own? A customized piece made by you and tailored to your own tastes.

Artisanal pottery, a main component of the Moroccan heritage comes to mind.

As a prime destination for beautiful creations, The artisanal Oulja complex now offers pottery classes. It is a unique experience where you can explore the universe of pottery and have step-by-step instructions from the masters, allowing you the freedom to create and decorate them however you want. 

This activity can be very therapeutic and rewarding, giving you the ability to explore your creative side and reconnect to your artsy soul.

Man doing pottery

Marvel at the medina

It is no secret that Rabat’s old medina holds a significant part of living the Moroccan experience. We often visit to buy a specific object, a traditional fashion piece or shop for local food.

With the “romanticize your life” movement, the concept calls for appreciating your local environment and eyeing it through a different lens, one of gratitude and enjoyment.

Hence why we suggest revisiting the streets of the medina and truly observing all the details of the architecture and the traditional shops. This will guide you to feel more connected to Moroccan roots and appreciate life in this beautiful country.

Moroccan medina

Learn to ride Rabat’s waves

For beach and water sports lovers, Rabat is the perfect destination to get into surfing.

Living in Rabat means enjoying nice weather, a stable temperature on most days, and consistent waves ideal for surfing.

Consequently, one of the most popular activities to do in Rabat is surfing, especially amongst the younger generation. 

If you are thinking about diving into the deep end and discovering a new hobby, then you might want to pay a visit to Rabat beach. The surf clubs offer several guided classes to walk you through your first experience riding Rabat’s waves.

View of Rabat/Sale

Wander through the national museum

Going to museums and discovering different artistic creations can be very entertaining and inspiring. With every piece of art telling a different story or tackling a distinct issue, art galleries and museums can be the destination to dive deep into your creative interests.

Founded in 2014 and located in the bustling streets of Hassan, Mohammed VI Museum is the ultimate destination for modern art lovers. Curating Moroccan art since the beginning of the 20th century, the museum plays a key role in introducing art to the youthful population and promoting artworks of  Moroccan artists.

Mohammed VI Museum also hosts a rotation of exhibits that have included renowned artists like Picasso and Goya.

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