Monday, July 05, 2010

The market in Rabat

Far less people visit Rabat, it is not a destination for visitors to Morroco. It is considered dull and laid back. Indeed, compared to Marrakech, it is just that, nobody hustles, you are welcomed to look, buy if you want or not. But there are interesting places one would miss if one thinks there's nothing in Rabat. On the contrary, Rabat is much more interesting than Casablanca. The market, the beach front, the Andulasian walls and the old souk is really nice, the pace is slow and idyllic. I like Rabat. We arrived at the train station and headed straight for the old part of town. We are more interested in the old town than any new town, this applies everywhere we go to. I am heartened to see market shelves stocked chock full of food. Morroco is experiencing a higher standard of living than most of its neighbors. Morrocans seem to be happier people. The Pharmacy shelves are full of western medicines, that's always a good sign.

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