Beyond the Pages: Rabat's Hidden Depths The designation of Rabat as this year's Unesco World Book Capital has generated a mix of excitement and curiosity among literary enthusiasts.
As someone who has spent time in the Moroccan capital, I can attest that there is more to Rabat than meets the eye. Rabat's story begins with its tumultuous past, having been under French rule for 44 years.
This legacy is still evident in the city's architecture, particularly in the New Town or Ville Nouvelle, which was laid out in the 1920s with a distinctly European flair.