Fresh Activities for Locals to Enjoy in Rabat
Some activity ideas to step out of your comfort zone and try what vibrant Rabat has to offer.
Rabat - As life gets quite monotonous doing everyday tasks and waking up to go through your daily plan. Whether it is going to work, school, or university it can be extremely refreshing to discover something new.
As Morocco's capital, Rabat is a culturally rich city with many activities and fun experiences to offer. The city radiates calmness and steadiness allowing you to have a break from the everyday hustle culture and explore the depth of your soul and personality.
Get creative in Oulja
We always see and purchase beautiful pots and vases, but how about you create your own? A customized piece made by you and tailored to your own tastes.
Artisanal pottery, a main component of the Moroccan heritage comes to mind.
As a prime destination for beautiful creations, The artisanal Oulja complex now offers pottery classes. It is a unique experience where you can explore the universe of pottery and have step-by-step instructions from the masters, allowing you the freedom to create and decorate them however you want.
This activity can be very therapeutic and rewarding, giving you the ability to explore your creative side and reconnect to your artsy soul.

Man doing pottery
Marvel at the medina
It is no secret that Rabat’s old medina holds a significant part of living the Moroccan experience. We often visit to buy a specific object, a traditional fashion piece or shop for local food.
With the "romanticize your life" movement, the concept calls for appreciating your local environment and eyeing it through a different lens, one of gratitude and enjoyment.
Hence why we suggest revisiting the streets of the medina and truly observing all the details of the architecture and the traditional shops. This will guide you to feel more connected to Moroccan roots and appreciate life in this beautiful country.

Moroccan medina
Learn to ride Rabat’s waves
For beach and water sports lovers, Rabat is the perfect destination to get into surfing.
Living in Rabat means enjoying nice weather, a stable temperature on most days, and consistent waves ideal for surfing.
Consequently, one of the most popular activities to do in Rabat is surfing, especially amongst the younger generation.
If you are thinking about diving into the deep end and discovering a new hobby, then you might want to pay a visit to Rabat beach. The surf clubs offer several guided classes to walk you through your first experience riding Rabat's waves. Read More…