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{{short description|Capital city of Morocco}}
{{Other uses|Rabat (disambiguation)}}
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| official_name = Rabat <br > रबात
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|caption1 = River [[Bou Regreg]] and the [[Kasbah of the Udayas]]
| image2 = Rabat, old and new (Mausoleum of Mohammed V and new Mohammed VI Tower behind; ضريح محمد الخامس).jpg
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|caption3 = [[Royal Palace of Rabat|Royal Palace]]
|image4 = Chellah Rabat.jpg
|caption4 = [[Chellah|Chellah Necropolis]]
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|caption5 = [[Hassan Tower]]
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|caption6 = [[Avenue Mohammed V, Rabat|Avenue Mohammed V]]
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'''Rabat''' serves as the capital city of Morocco, strategically positioned on the northwestern Atlantic Ocean coast. The city ranks as Morocco's seventh-largest urban centre, with a recorded population of 515,619 as of 2024, and encompasses the second-largest metropolitan area after Casablanca, housing approximately 21 lakh residents as of 2025. Rabat additionally functions as the administrative capital of the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra region. The city is situated along the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the Bou Regreg river, directly opposite Salé, which serves as its principal commuter town.
'''Rabat''' serves as the capital city of Morocco, strategically positioned on the northwestern Atlantic Ocean coast. The city ranks as Morocco's seventh-largest urban centre, with a recorded population of 515,619 as of 2024, and encompasses the second-largest metropolitan area after Casablanca, housing approximately 21 lakh residents as of 2025. Rabat additionally functions as the administrative capital of the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra region. The city is situated along the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the Bou Regreg river, directly opposite Salé, which serves as its principal commuter town.



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Rabat
रबात
الرباط  (Arabic)
ⵕⵕⴱⴰⵟ  (Standard Moroccan Tamazight)
Official seal of Rabat रबात
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Coordinates: 34°01′16″N 6°50′29″W / 34.02111°N 6.84139°W / 34.02111; -6.84139[1]
Country Morocco
RegionRabat-Salé-Kénitra
Government
 • MayorFatiha El Moudni (RNI)
Area
 • Capital city117 km2 (45.17 sq mi)
Highest elevation
160 m (520 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 • Capital city515,619 (2024)
 • Rank7th in Morocco
 • Density4,400/km2 (11,400/sq mi)
 • Metro
2,120,192
DemonymRbati
GDP (PPP, constant 2015 values)
 • Year2024
 • Total (Metro)$22.8 billion[3]
 • Per capita$11,500
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
Websitemairiederabat.ma/ar-AR
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Rabat serves as the capital city of Morocco, strategically positioned on the northwestern Atlantic Ocean coast. The city ranks as Morocco's seventh-largest urban centre, with a recorded population of 515,619 as of 2024, and encompasses the second-largest metropolitan area after Casablanca, housing approximately 21 lakh residents as of 2025. Rabat additionally functions as the administrative capital of the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra region. The city is situated along the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the Bou Regreg river, directly opposite Salé, which serves as its principal commuter town.

The historical origins of Rabat trace back to the 12th century, when it was founded by the Almohads. Following an initial period of growth, the city experienced a subsequent decline. During the 17th century, Rabat evolved into a haven for the Barbary corsairs. When France established its protectorate over Morocco in 1912, Rabat was designated as the administrative centre. Upon Morocco's achievement of independence in 1956, Rabat formally assumed the role of national capital.

Rabat holds significance as one of Morocco's four imperial cities, with its historic medina recognised as a World Heritage Site. The city maintains excellent transportation connectivity, accessible via the ONCF railway system and the nearby Rabat–Salé Airport.

References and Notes

  1. "Hong Kong Observatory". Hong Kong Observatory. Archived from the original on 9 March 2012. Retrieved 17 August 2009.
  2. "Population légale d'après les résultats du RGPH 2014 sur le Bulletin officiel N° 6354". Haut-Commissariat au Plan (in العربية). Archived from the original (pdf) on 26 December 2018. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
  3. "TelluBase—Morocco Fact Sheet (Tellusant Public Service Series)" (PDF). Tellusant. Archived (PDF) from the original on 12 November 2025. Retrieved 11 July 2025.