Place details
Place nameRabat
Other namesRibat
CountryAl-Magreb
Latitude34.033
Longitude-6.85
SourceThesaurus of Geographic Names
Overview
Was imperial Moroccan city; development was tied to that of Salé, home to many Andalusian Moors after 1609; contains ancient Muslim town & Jewish quarter; site of many historical structures, museums & Muhammad V University; has textile industry.