Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
RABAT FOR CHILDREN
Hassle-free shopping in the souqs and the impressive
kasbah
make Rabat a pleasant place to visit
with children. The Chellah (
Click here
) offers a wide open space. However, there are few specific at-
tractions in the city for younger visitors. The best bet is to head out of town to the beach, or the
Jardins Exotiques (
Click here
).
The 52-hectare
Jardin Zoologique de Rabat
(Zoological Gardens;
www.rabatzoo.ma
) northwest
of Temara was being upgraded at the time of research. Long a neglected place with concrete pens for
the animals, the recently refurbished zoo is divided into five ecosystems, including the Atlas Moun-
tains (featuring captive-bred Atlas Lions).
The
Poney Club de Rabat
( 0537 66 63 63; 45min private lesson Dh150), to the west of town,
offers riding lessons and events for children and has English-speaking staff.
Across the river in Salé is the
Magic Park
( 0535 88 59 90; Rte N6; admission Dh10;
12.30-11pm Mon-Fri, 4.30-11pm Sat & Sun) with rides and cafes, providing just about enough enter-
tainment to while away an afternoon.
Ville Nouvelle
La Rive
OFFLINE MAP
( 0537 73 00 01;
www.larive.com
; Pl Moulay Hassan; mains from Dh40)
Modern and airy, this is
one of four equally agreeable eating options on this plaza - a good spot away from the
traffic and bustle. There's a good selection of sandwiches and salads, seafood and tajines,
plus great-value couscous on Fridays.
MOROCCAN
€
Pâtisserie Majestic
(cnr Rue Ammane & Ave Allal ben Abdallah; pastries from Dh12)
An excellent and extremely popu-
lar patisserie, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon cake with superb coffee, and right in
the centre of town.
PATISSERIE
€
La Dolce Vita
(8 Rue Tanta)
Delicious homemade Italian gelato comes in a dozen flavours. It's next to the
Mamma Italia restaurant.
ICE CREAM
€
