Part 1: AI
Life in Rabat offers a refined, peaceful pace that distinguishes it from Morocco’s more chaotic urban centers. As the nation’s capital, it is remarkably clean and organized, featuring wide, palm-lined boulevards and beautiful green spaces like the Jardin d’Essais Botaniques. You can spend your mornings exploring the blue-and-white alleys of the historic Kasbah of the Udayas and your afternoons in the modern cafes of Agdal. The city feels both cosmopolitan and traditional, serving as a hub for diplomats, students, and families alike. With the Atlantic breeze cooling the air, daily life here centers on a balance of cultural heritage and modern convenience.
Part 2: What I learned
Rabat may be the cleanest city I have ever seen. When Pedro said he would give us a chocolate if we spotted any garbage, I legitimately couldn’t spot any garbage. I learned about many interesting customs in Rabat. My favorite custom about life in Rabat is the two different doorknobs. The one doorknob said if you were family, and the other doorknob signaled that there was a stranger at the door. I loved this and wish we had this in the United States. I also learned about traditions in Morocco. I thought it was insane how if a random stranger approaches the door and says I am a child of God, they can stay in a guest room for 4 days straight. I also thought the flag metaphor was cool. The casbah symbolizes the “power” of Morocco and protects all the civilians. I thought it was interesting how green symbolized strength, black symbolized death, and red symbolized prison. I found the markets really interesting too. I learned that back in the 1100s-1500s you could rent stores as hotels for nights. Lastly, I found it interesting how the markets were organized into the different regions.