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- Destinations
- Africa
- Morocco
- Rabat
- Medina
Medina
Rabat's Medina, or old city, was created by Andalucian Muslim
refugees from Badajoz in Spain, and was essentially all there was
to the city until the arrival of the French in 1912 and the
subsequent building of the Ville Nouvelle or new quarter. The
Medina is small and not as interesting or attractive as the old
city sections of Fez or Marrakech, however the foundouks
(traditional cafes) and shops make for a lively atmosphere. Souika
Street is the main artery through the Medina, where you will find
the leather sellers at the Sebbat souk (footwear bazaar). In
Consules Street shops sell curiosities, souvenirs and Moroccan
craft items such as copper and embroidery and the famed Rabat
carpets.
Information & Facts
Language
Arabic is the official language, but eight other
languages are also spoken including Berber, French and Spanish.
English is generally understood in the tourist areas, but French is
the most widely spoken.
Money
The unit of currency is the Moroccan Dirham (MAD), which is
divided into 100 centimes. ATMs are available in the larger towns,
but can be unreliable; currency can be exchanged at banks or
official bureaux de changes, which are also widespread in major
towns. Dirhams cannot be obtained or exchanged outside Morocco and
receipts must be retained as proof of legal currency exchange, as
well as in order to re-exchange money when departing. Major credit
cards are accepted in the larger shops, hotels and restaurants.
Travellers cheques can be used in tourist areas, but are not
prevalent; they are best taken in Euros or Pounds Stirling.