Rabat's medina is one of the most pleasant in Morocco. It was built in the 17th century by Andalusian refugees expelled from Spain — hence the straight-ish streets and a layout less labyrinthine than Fez or Marrakech. The main souk streets run between Bab Chellah and the kasbah: spices, fabrics, leather goods, and a carpet quarter. Shopowners here are notably less aggressive than in the tourist-heavy imperial cities. The medina is small enough to cover in two hours, leaving time to get lost in the back lanes around the Grand Mosque.
Rabat Medina
Walled old city with souks and a relaxed pace — no hard sell