Sitting on the Atlantic coastal plain at the mouth of the river Bou Regreg, Morocco's capital, Rabat, is a modern city with wide boulevards, gardens and white buildings.  A far cry from the hectic warrens of the other Imperial cities of Marrakech and Fes, but no less steeped in history with its origins going back to the 7^th-century. The King of Morocco has his Palace here and, being an administrative capital, parts of the city appear somewhat conservative.  However, there is some local colour to be found in the old part of the city, the Medina, and the Kasbah. Recreational opportunities abound too, with several beaches and the world famous Dar Es Salaam golf course.