Morocco – Morocco's capital is Rabat

(Pronounced muh-rok-oh and rab-bat)

To remember the capital of Morocco, use the following mnemonic:

You need more rocks (Morocco) to keep the rabbits and bats (Rabat) away.

Note: the area to the south of Morocco on a map is referred to as 'Western Sahara' and is often considered to be of Moroccan ownership.

Interesting facts about Rabat:

- River Estuary: The city is uniquely situated on the Atlantic coast at the mouth of the Bou Regreg River, directly facing its sister city of Salé across the water.

- Ancient Tower: The city is home to the iconic Tour Hassan, a majestic 12th-century minaret and the remains of an uncompleted grand mosque designed to be one of the largest in the Islamic world.

- Kasbah Fortress: The urban landscape features the historic Kasbah of the Udayas, an imposing 12th-century Moorish fortress with striking blue-and-white painted walls overlooking the ocean.