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Mausoleum of Mohammed V
MAUSOLEUM
( sunrise-sunset)
The cool, marble Mausoleum of Mohammed V (and since 1999
Hassan II), built in traditional Moroccan style with intense
zellij
(mosaic tiles), lies oppos-
ite the tower.
Sleeping
Hôtel Splendid
HOTEL
$
( 0537 723283; 8 Rue Ghazza; s/d Dh128/187, without bathroom Dh104/159 )
In the heart of town, this
hotel has spacious, bright rooms with high ceilings, big windows, cheerful colours and
simple wooden furniture. Bathrooms are new, and even rooms without bathrooms have a
hot-water washbasin. The hotel is set around a pleasant courtyard.
Hôtel Balima
HOTEL
$$
( 0537 707755;
www.hotel-balima.com
; Ave Mohammed V; s/d Dh453/716; )
The grand dame of
Rabat hotels isn't as grand as she used to be but still offers comfortable rooms with views
over the city. The hotel has a glorious shady terrace facing Ave Mohammed V, a great
place for lazy coffees.
Le Pietri Urban Hotel
HOTEL
$$
( 0537 707820;
www.lepietri.com
; 4 Rue Tobrouk; s/d Dh720/790; )
This is a good-value
boutique hotel in a quiet side street. The spacious, bright rooms, with wooden floors, are
well equipped and decorated in warm colours and a contemporary style. The hotel has an
excellent, trendy restaurant with a small garden for elegant alfresco dining.
Eating
For quick eating, go to Ave Mohammed V just inside the medina gate, where you'll find a
slew of hole-in-the-wall joints dishing out tajines,
brochettes,
salads and chips.
Ty Potes
CAFE
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