Nick Savage and I step into the Moroccan administerative capital of Rabat to explore enchanting streets of untouched medinas, charming architecture and historic ruins, while stopping for the odd glass of tea and a spicy sweet tagine...
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Udayas Kasbah from the water front, Rabat
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The Lamp Man leads you safely to Dinarjat Restaurant through the maze like streets of the Medina,
Rabat
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The charming staff at Dinerjat Restaurant pouring tea in the traditional way to create the essential foam on top of the tea.
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Local Wild Artichokes at Dinerjat Restaurant, Medina, Rabat
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Delicate Pigeon Paseleria at Dinerjat Restaurant, Medina, Rabat
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Traditional tea at Dinerjat Restaurant, Rabat, Morocco.
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Udayas Kasbah at sunrise from Sale, Rabat, Morocco.
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The stately Hotel La Tour Hassan, Rabat, Morocco.
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Head Chef Lala (Mamma) Latifa at Hotel La Tour Hassan, Rabat, Morocco.
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Moroccan cinnamon orange salad at Hotel La Tour Hassan, Rabat, Morocco.
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Mr Baya, the long standing employee of Hotel La Tour Hassan, Rabat, Morocco.
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Mrouzia, Lamb with raisons, toasted almonds and honey at Hotel La Tour Hassan, Rabat, Morocco.
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A royal guard at Hassan Tower & Mohamed V Mausoleum, one of three UNESCO sites in Rabat, Morocco.
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Storks nest in La Challah, a medieval fortified Muslim necropolis and one of three UNESCO Sites in Rabat, Morocco.
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Inside Rabat's rather laid back Medina, just one of three UNESCO world heritage sites, Rabat, Morocco.
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Sunrise over Rabat from Udayas Kasbah, Rabat, Morocco.
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The UNESCO world heritage site of the Udayas Kasbah, Rabat, Morocco.
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Ali Belha Butchers in the Medina, Rabat, Morocco.
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Deliciouse Fish Sandwich or Brochettes are available from vendors in the Udayas Kasbah, Rabat, Morocco.
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Freshly Cooked Snails are a local delicacy in the medina but you have to know where to look, Medina, Rabat, Morocco.
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Shebakia or chabakiya, Flower shaped, deep fried sesame cookies dipped in honey are a favourite in the Medina, Rabat, Morocco.
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Sandy beaches and more rugged coastline surround Rabat like the holiday beach here at the coastal town of Tamara.
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Morocco's very own Winery, Thalvin Wines, Near Rabat.