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Hassan Tower

Rabat

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Hassan Tower

Once intended to be part of the largest mosque in the world, Hassan Tower overlooks Bouregreg river and offers a fantastic view. Equally spectacular is the square in front of the tower, with multiple columns. Every day at 10:45am, you can enter the court of the barracks of the royal guard to attend the ceremony of the hoisting of the colours (the national flag). Also worth a visit is the changing of the mounted guard, which takes place every day at 7:00am in front of Hassan Tower.

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Medina
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Salé
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Bab Rouah
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Chellah Necropolis
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Candles Convoy of Salé
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Hassan Tower Copyright: Waj/Shutterstock.com
Hassan Tower
Once intended to be part of the largest mosque in the world, Hassan Tower overlooks Bouregreg river and offers a fantastic view. Equally spectacular is the square in front of the tower, with multiple columns. Every day at 10:45am, you can enter the court of the barracks of the royal guard to attend the …
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Exotic Gardens of Bouknadel
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Royal Golf Dar Es Salam
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