Hotel and Travel
Hotel Sofitel Rabat Jardin des Roses
Impasse Souissi, Rabat 10000, Morocco
Phone: +212 5376-75656
FAX: (+212) 537 671492
Email: H6813-SB@sofitel.com
The 5-star Sofitel Rabat Jardin des Roses in Rabat is located close to the Royal Palace surrounded by 17.3 acres (7 hectares) of Andalusian gardens with 3000 roses.
Architects Didier Gomez and Karim Chakor have combined French design with Moroccan art on themes of amber, water, roses, mashrabiya latticework and mosaics. Murano glass and marble chandeliers illuminate the hallway.
A limited number of rooms are available at the conference rate MAD 2,150.
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TEL: (+212) 537 675656
FAX: (+212) 537 671492
Email: H6813-SB@sofitel.com
About Rabat and nearby Cities
Rabat, Morocco’s capital is located on the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. Morocco is located on the northwestern tip of Africa and just eight miles off the southern coast of Spain.
Casablanca is 86 kilometers (53 miles) from Rabat. Casablanca is the largest city of Morocco and it has become the economic and business capital of Morocco. Hassan II Mosque, Medina, Place Mohamed V
Tangier, the third biggest economy is a fascinating city (birthplace of Ibn Battuta, one of the greatest travelers and explorers in the 14th century. A Virtual Tour of Ibn Battuta can be found here: http://ibnbattuta.berkeley.edu/). Tangier is an uncontrolled mix of North Africa, Spain, Portugal and France. Tangier is separated from Spain by the 8 miles of the Strait of Gibraltar. Frequent ferries make the short crossing from Europe each day, and many cruise ships sailing between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic often include Tangier as a port of call. Distance between Rabat and Tangier is 217 kilometers (135 miles). You can reach by train (3 hours ride), grand taxi, car or plane. The cheapest way is train which costs MAD 94 (approx. USD 10).
Marrakesh (286 km from Rabat), a former imperial city in western Morocco, is a major economic center and home to mosques, palaces, gardens and thriving souks (marketplaces) for traditional textiles, pottery & jewelry. It can be reached by train (4 hours ride), taxi, car or plane.
Rabat has a long, rich history. It is an enjoyable city with interesting historical and cultural monuments for sightseeing including: Rabat Archaeological Museum, the Hassan Mosque, and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. Other tourist attractions are nearby including Oudaias Kasbah, Medina, Royal Palace, Salé, Fes, Marrakesh, Tangier, Casablanca and many more.
Airport
Rabat/Sale International Airport in Rabat, Morocco
Airport Code: RBA
NEARBY Airports
Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport: http://www.casablanca-airport.com/
Code: CMN
Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG): Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport is an international airport serving Tangier, the capital city of the Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region in Morocco. The airport is named for Ibn Battouta, a Moroccan traveler who was born in Tangier.
Tourist Attractions
Rabat is Morocco’s capital and has a long, rich history. It is an enjoyable city with interesting historical and cultural monuments for sightseeing including:
- Rabat Archaeological Museum
- The Hassan Mosque
- The Mausoleum of Mohammed V.
- Oudaias Kasbah
- Medina
- Royal Palace
- Salé
- Fes
- Marrakesh
- Tangier
- Casablanca
- Ibn Battuta Birthplace (Tangier): The Travels of Ibn Battuta – A Virtual Tour with the 14th Century Traveler: http://ibnbattuta.berkeley.edu/
- And many more.
Visa
Most of the western and middle east countries do not need visa to enter Morocco. You can find details here: http://moroccanconsulate.com/visa.cfm.
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