Mohammedia – Rabat is taking a clear step forward in how it tells its own story. With the launch of the new Rabat Patrimoine mobile application, the Moroccan capital is leaning into digital tools to make its layered history easier to explore, understand, and enjoy—whether you are a first-time visitor or someone who walks its streets every day.
Developed by the Société de Développement Régional Rabat Région Patrimoine Historique, the app is part of a broader effort to bring Rabat’s historic identity closer to the public through accessible, user-friendly technology.
At the heart of the project is Rabat’s unique status as a city that blends ancient heritage with modern urban planning. The application highlights the eight components of Rabat that are listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, offering structured but flexible ways to discover them.
Available for free on iOS, Android, and the web, the platform targets residents, tourists, students, and culture enthusiasts alike, turning a smartphone into a personal cultural guide.
The app does not simply list monuments. Instead, it builds walking routes supported by narrative audio guides, interactive maps, and geolocated content.
Users can follow a world heritage circuit focused on the UNESCO-listed sites or opt for a general route that provides a wider overview of Rabat’s historic and urban evolution.
Each itinerary is designed to be intuitive, allowing users to move at their own pace while staying connected to the city’s story.
A digital bridge between history and everyday life
Beyond the main routes, Rabat Patrimoine offers four themed circuits that add depth to the experience. One connects the city’s most emblematic landmarks in a “grand tour,” while another focuses on museums and cultural institutions.
A third route highlights Rabat’s natural heritage, including gardens and green spaces, and a fourth explores architectural and urban ensembles, offering insight into how the city has evolved across centuries.
The app is available in Arabic, French, English, and Spanish, reflecting Rabat’s international outlook and its ambition to reach a broad audience.
By combining sound, text, and maps, the platform encourages a more immersive form of exploration, one that goes beyond static plaques or guidebooks. The goal is not only to inform but also to spark curiosity and emotional connection.
Launched within the wider framework of cultural policies supported by Mohammed VI, the initiative aligns with a long-term vision of Rabat as a cultural capital open to the world.
Since its creation in 2023, the RRPH has been tasked with coordinating the management, protection, and promotion of Rabat’s historic assets, while integrating cultural heritage into social and economic development.
With Rabat Patrimoine, that mission becomes tangible and visible. The application signals a shift toward smarter heritage mediation, where technology supports preservation without overshadowing it.
In doing so, Rabat is not only preserving its past but also redefining how that past is shared clearly, creatively, and for everyone.
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