Villa des Arts de Rabat

Rabat


This beautifully restored, blindingly white art deco villa dates from 1929 and now holds well-curated contemporary art exhibitions with a focus on Moroccan artists, culture and heritage, alongside cultural events. The garden cafe is a pleasant spot for a sightseeing break.

It has a sister villa in Casablanca.


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Nearby Rabat attractions

1. Museum of History & Civilisation

0.11 MILES

Reopened after a major renovation, this small but perfectly formed museum is split in to two sections – the first showcases the history of Morocco through…

3. St Pierre Cathedral

0.39 MILES

With an architecturally interesting exterior, this bright white cathedral dates from 1919 but its two art deco–style towers were added in the 1930s. They…

4. Royal Palace

0.6 MILES

Located at the end of the mechouar (a large parade ground), this palace dates from 1864 and is a principal residence of the royal family. It is off-limits…

5. Chellah

0.64 MILES

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6. Tour Hassan

0.87 MILES

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7. Mausoleum of Mohammed V

0.94 MILES

The present king’s father (the late Hassan II) and grandfather were laid to rest in this marble mausoleum, which is decorated with exquisite examples of…

8. Grande Mosquée de Rabat Medina

0.94 MILES

This mosque, a 14th-century Merinid original much rebuilt in the intervening years, is located just off the Souq As Sebbat. It is closed to non-Muslims.

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