Rabat / 10 photo spots
10 Instagram spots around Rabat
Rabat and neighbouring Salé offer historic streets, city gardens and views across the Bouregreg. These ideas include a garden excursion beyond the city.
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Rue des Consuls
Rue des Consuls is a pedestrian street in Rabat’s medina, lined with craft shops beneath decorated arcades. Photograph along the street so the arches lead into the frame, without blocking the walkway.
Search Google MapsBab El Had
Bab El Had is a historic gateway at the southwestern entrance to Rabat’s medina. From the surrounding public space, include the gateway and enough room around it to convey its scale.
Search Google MapsAndalusian Wall
The Andalusian Wall runs along Avenue Hassan II in Rabat’s medina and includes defensive towers. Choose a public viewpoint along the wall and let its length guide the composition.
Search Google MapsJardin d’Essais Botaniques
Rabat’s botanical garden has symmetrical paths, pools and plant collections. Where visitor paths are open, photograph along one of the avenues and use the vegetation to frame its strong lines.
Search Google MapsAndalusian Garden of the Oudayas
The Andalusian Garden in the Oudayas has shaded paths, fountains and citrus trees. From an open visitor path, compose an intimate garden scene around the greenery and a pool or fountain.
Search Google MapsParc Hassan II
Parc Hassan II is a large green space near Bab Zaer with paths, trees and flower beds. Photograph along a park path, letting the planted areas create layers on either side.
Search Google MapsRabat Beach
Rabat Beach lies below the Oudayas at the mouth of the Bouregreg. From the sand, include the meeting of beach and river mouth to show the setting between city and Atlantic.
Search Google MapsSalé Beach
Salé Beach sits across the Bouregreg estuary from Rabat. Look back across the water from the beach and use the shoreline as a foreground for the Oudayas on the opposite bank.
Search Google MapsBouregreg Marina
The Bouregreg Marina is on the Salé bank, facing Rabat across the river. Use the waterside promenade and moored boats as foreground for a view across to the other shore.
Search Google MapsExotic Gardens of Bouknadel
The Exotic Gardens of Bouknadel north of Rabat contain themed plantings, bridges and ponds. If the visitor paths are open, frame a bridge through foliage for a layered garden image.
Search Google MapsSources for these photo spots
- Visit Rabat: Rue des Consuls
- Visit Rabat: Bab El Had
- Visit Rabat: The Andalusian Wall
- Visit Rabat: Jardin d’Essais Botaniques
- Visit Rabat: Jardins des Oudaïas
- Visit Rabat: Parc Hassan II
- Visit Rabat: Plage de Rabat
- Visit Rabat: Plage de Salé
- Visit Rabat: Bouregreg Marina
- Visit Rabat: Jardins Exotiques de Bouknadel