10 Of Rabat's Top Museums

Rabat has a background that is rich in history, with the Kasbah of Udayas, a fortress built in the 17th century by the Almoravid dynasty, remains of the Romans from the Chellah necropolis, and many other stunning discoveries from the Middle Ages. Luckily, you can see the ruins and treasures for yourself by visiting the museums and get up close and personal with the history of the country – here are 10 of Rabat’s best museums.

1. Museum of History and Civilizations of Rabat

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Created in the 1920s, this museum exhibits archaeological discoveries, mostly from Volubilis, Thamusida and Banassa. Its main goal is to present Morocco to the public from prehistory up until the Islamic era. You’ll learn about the tools used by cavemen to hunt, and other remains of prehistoric tribes.

2. Museum Mohammed VI of Modern and Contemporary Art

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If you are in Rabat, you will probably walk past this museum, it is the white house with a whole facade of contemporary paintings. It opened in 2014 and is the first institution in Morocco to dedicate its whole space to modern and contemporary art. The museum has been exhibiting works by famous Moroccan artists such as Mohammed Ben Ali R’bati, Ahmed Louardiri, Meriem Meziane, Ahmed Cherkaoui and many more.

Maroc Telecom Museum

This museum is the first technological museum in Morocco, and it showcases the evolution of technology and media communications. You can see and even test the first and oldest payphones in Morocco; discover how the first telephone line in Morocco was established soon after the invention of the telephone by Graham Bell in 1876, and find out about many other interesting gadgets.

3. Oudaia Museum

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This museum, that has a large collection of rare jewellery, traditional clothing and other cultural items, is located in the Kasbah of Oudaias, an ancient fortress built in 1672 by the Almoravid dynasty on the edge of the Bouregreg river. It became a museum in 1915, presenting artefacts that represent Moroccan traditions, from clothing to weaponry, and there is also a popular small garden outside, which is reminiscent of Moorish-Andalusian style.