Rabat-Sale-Kenitra
Sale
Rabat's historic twin across the Bouregreg.
Sale at a glance
- Region
- Rabat-Sale-Kenitra
- Province or prefecture
- Sale (prefecture)
- Status
- Prefecture capital
- Population
- 890,403 (2014 census)
- Area
- Not available
- Elevation
- 20 m
- Coordinates
- 34.053, -6.798
- Postal code
- 11000
- Phone area code
- +212 537
- Time zone
- Africa/Casablanca (see note on Ramadan)
- Local names
- Salé (French) · سلا (Arabic)
- Best time to visit
- April to June and September to October
Population is from the 2014 census (HCP) and is being updated. Climate figures are indicative regional profiles. Confirm details with official sources before relying on them.
About Sale
Sale has a walled medina, a Marinid-era madrasa and a long tradition as a corsair and trading port. The Rabat-Sale tramway links the two cities.
History
Sale was an important port for centuries and, in the 17th century, a corsair republic along with Rabat.
Things to see in Sale
- Medina and Bab Mrisa
- Abou el-Hassan Marinid Madrasa
- Grand Mosque of Sale
- Bouregreg riverbank
Climate and best time to visit
Atlantic temperate. Mild, humid Atlantic climate with warm summers tempered by sea breezes and rain concentrated between October and April.
Best time to visit: April to June and September to October. Indicative regional profile.
Getting to Sale
- By air
- Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA) is within the city area.
- By train
- Sale and Sale Tabriquet stations; the tram connects to Rabat.
- By bus
- CTM, Supratours and regional bus companies serve most routes; grand taxis cover shorter hops. Check current schedules.
- By road
- Reached by national roads and, on many routes, the motorway network. Check road conditions in winter, especially in mountain areas.
Economy
Crafts, services and commuter housing for the capital.
Food and drink
Local pastries and sweets, plus fresh river and Atlantic fish.
Festivals and events
The Candle Procession (Moussem des Chandelles) takes place around Mawlid.
Where to stay
Expect a mix of business hotels and smaller guesthouses. Book ahead during public holidays and summer weekends.