Rabat, literally "Fortified
Place", is the capital and third largest city of the Kingdom
of Morocco with a population of approximately 650,000 (2010). It
is also the capital of the Rabat-Salé-Zemmour-Zaer region. The
city is located on the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the river
Bou Regreg. On the facing shore of the river lies Salé, Rabat's
bedroom community. Together with Temara the cities account for a
combined metropolitan population of 1.8 million. Silting problems
have diminished the Rabat's role as a port; however, Rabat and
Salé still maintain important textile, food processing and
construction industries. In addition, tourism and the presence of
all foreign embassies in Morocco serve to make Rabat one of the
most important cities in the country. Controversy surrounds
sweatshop labour by major multinational corporations in the area.
Rabat is accessible by train through the ONCF system and by plane
through the nearby Rabat-Salé Airport.
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| First
view from the railwaystation |
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| Nice
buildings along the main street, Ave Mohammed V |
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| Town
wall and entry to the Rabat Madina |
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