Region
Rabat-Salé-Kenitra
History
The Atlantic heart of the kingdom, around the Bou Regreg and Sebou rivers. Roman Sala, the Almohad fortress of Rabat, the corsairs of Salé and today's capital all follow one another here.
Key dates
1150
The Almohads build a fortified camp, the origin of Rabat.
1627
Moriscos expelled from Spain found the corsair Republic of Bou Regreg.
1912
Rabat becomes the capital, which it has remained ever since.
