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- Africa
- Morocco
- Rabat
- Palace Museum and Gardens
Palace Museum and Gardens
The Palace in the Kasbah on the Rue Bazzo dates from the 17th
century and was built by Moulay Ismail after he subdued the pirate
republic of Rabat and took over the Kasbah as a garrison for the
Oudaias, a Saharan tribe who formed the bulk of his mercenary army.
Today the palace, a beautiful classic building, houses the Museum
of Moroccan Arts featuring exhibits such as Berber jewellery,
costumes and local carpets. The palace grounds contain the
beautiful Andalucian Gardens with their sunken shrubberies and
flowerbeds, bougainvillea and fragrant herbs.
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.
Opening Times
Daily 9am to 12pm, and 3pm to 5.30pm; closed
Tuesdays