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Rabat, the "charming" capital of Morocco, has ranked fifth in the "Top 25 Global Destinations to Discover in 2026" ranking, issued by the prestigious American magazine (National Geographic).
In this annual ranking, which is anticipated by travel enthusiasts around the world, and issued this week, the Moroccan capital has occupied a distinguished position, ahead of famous global destinations, including Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Vancouver (Canada), Maui (Hawaii), the Basque Country (Spain) and Manila (Philippines). The magazine wrote that "the Moroccan capital, which blends the character of antiquity with the characteristics of a global city, is distinguished by its alleys that extend through the ancient city dating back to the 12th century, and the Chellah Kasbah (…) but also the Mohammed VI Tower, the elegant facility that allows a unique panoramic view of the entire city, starting from its observatory located at a height of 250 meters, and the Rabat Royal Theatre, which was built in a modern style and designed by the architect Zaha Hadid". The American magazine added that Rabat is also distinguished by the archaeological site of Chellah, which includes an Islamic cemetery dating back to the fourteenth century, which was built on the ruins of an ancient Roman city, reflecting the richness of the historical legacy that the city abounds with, recalling that this site was recently reopened after the completion of the restoration work. The same source highlighted that the capital of the Kingdom also hosts the Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, where more than 500 creative works rooted in Moroccan and African contemporary art celebrate artists such as the photographer and designer Hassan Hajjaj. On the other hand, (National Geographic) highlighted that those passionate about reading can participate in literary and cultural events throughout the year in the various libraries of the city, especially the National Library, recalling in this context that UNESCO chose Rabat as the World Book Capital for the year 2026. The annual ranking of "Top 25 Global Destinations" issued by (National Geographic), highlights the most important destinations that should be discovered, which were selected by tourism destination explorers, photographers, and editors of the American magazine, which is a reference in this field.
