Rue des Consuls
زنقة القناصل
A pedestrian lane in the old town where European consuls once lived. Carpet, leather and handicraft shops are concentrated here, making it the top spot for souvenirs.
Rue des Consuls runs through the north of the old town on the way to the Kasbah of the Udayas. It is named after the European consuls who were required to live here in the 18th and 19th centuries, until 1912. Today it is a covered pedestrian street lined with shops selling carpets, embroidery, leather goods, brass lamps and ceramics. Prices are relatively transparent, but bargaining is still expected. Carpet auctions are held on Thursday mornings.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00 am–7:00 pm
Nearby sights
- Rabat Medina
- Andalusian Gardens & Oudaya Museum
- Kasbah of the Udayas
- Rabat Beach (Plage des Oudayas)
- Bank Al-Maghrib Museum
- St. Peter's Cathedral
- Hassan Tower
- Bouregreg Marina