Salé

Salé is a quiet village that is next to Rabat, just across a river coming from the capital, and from the Hassan II Mausoleum it should not take more than 30minutes. Salé is a city of fishermen. At first it was more important than Rabat, but the French during colonization decided to make Rabat the capital of the country, which was equal to Saleh, a small village. The city has an interesting medina in the old town which is well preserved with low houses and covered souks. To get there one can take a train from Casablanca, and if you have to be in Rabat, the accommodation options are a little better in Sale, at least as far as backpackers are concerned.

In Rabat, across the Bou Regreb is the artisan Salé area. This place is world famous for its pottery. Here you can witness ​​quality craftsmanship sold at competitive prices. There are also carpenters, blacksmiths and of course, the famous ceramic Salé.