Morocco 2023-2024 Day 30 (1/18/2024) - Rabat


We started the day with a walk, about 1/2 mile to the Hassan Tower and Mausoleum of Mohammed V.  The Minerette was never completed because in 1755 the Lisbon (Portugal) earthquake, estimated to have been about 9.0 by today's standards.  It destroyed the colonnades of the esplanade. It was here at the Mosque that on November 18th 1955 that King Mohammed V officially proclaimed independance for Morocco




The Mausoleum






The crypt in the center is that of King Mohammed V, Top left his son King Hassan II and the one on the right his other son.


There are Royal Guards surrounding the grounds



New sports complex


The Morocco Tower from the Mausoleum



The tower of the minerette even though never completed, is an impressive structure, it actually goes about another 40 feet below this level


Beautiful Fountain


This is actually a lineage tracking the dynasties of Morocco all the way back to the Prophet Mohammed


Modern trolleys through the city


Loved this sign


Beautiful vines which appear to be Honeysuckle




Incredible Mural


Catholic Cathedral in the middle of the city


Moroccan Parliment Building


Walking through the old city market there was a fresh batch of fish, many varieties 
I had never seen before.



Spices and Inscense



Just outside the wall of the city, there was a quaint restaurant with a nice view, after having a milkshake, we decided to stay for lunch.



Fish Soup, Chicken Calzone and Lemon Mousse



There was a big game (Soccer) as part of the African Cup with Morocco vs Tunisia and Zak wanted company to root for his team. There was a "Irish Pub" across from the hotel so Zak thought it would be a good place to watch.  Turned out that it was an Irish pub in name only. Not one single product, whiskey, beer or food from Ireland.  French wine, American Bourbon and Scotch whisky.


Morocco won so Zak was happy.

Morocco Trip Day 31

 

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