RabatSalé

Rabat-Salé refers to the metropolitan area formed by the Moroccan capital Rabat and the adjacent city of Salé, located in the northwestern part of the country along the Bou Regreg river and the Atlantic coast. The two cities sit on opposite banks of the river and are connected by bridges, a tram network, and other urban infrastructure, forming a single urban agglomeration within the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra region.

Rabat serves as Morocco’s political and administrative center, hosting the royal palace, many government ministries, and foreign missions, as well as universities and cultural institutions. Salé is a historic city with a dense urban core and traditional neighborhoods. The area features notable sites such as the Kasbah of the Udayas, the Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and the Chellah necropolis, reflecting a long layover of Moroccan history in the region.

Infrastructure and transport are central to the area’s role as a national hub. The Rabat–Salé–Bou Regreg Bridge provides a direct link between the two cities, and the Rabat tramway network connects key districts and suburbs. The Rabat-Salé International Airport serves the region, and high-speed rail links on the Tangier–Casablanca axis pass through Rabat, connecting the metropolitan area with other major cities.

Economically, the Rabat-Salé metropolitan area is driven by government services, administration, education, and related sectors, as well as commerce and tourism. The regional government structure, within the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra region, coordinates development plans, transport, housing, and regional expansion to support urban growth and national functions.