Rabat is the capital city of Morocco and it’s situated on the Atlantic Ocean. Rabat is among the oldest of the world's great cities and one of the most cosmopolitan. It is the country's political, transportation, and cultural centre. Since the Middle Ages, Rabat has been renowned for influencing other cities around the world. It is famous for its astounding medieval buildings and modern structures that stand side by side to complement each other. Some of the places that make it famous include the amazing ancient buildings, Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammad V, Chellah, Kasbah of the Udayas, and the Rabat Archaeological Museum.

Census in Morocco is done after every 10 years and 2014 was the last time that it was conducted. The next census is scheduled for 2024 in Morocco. According to the 2014 census, Rabat had a population of 577,827. Compared to other cities in Morocco, Rabat is considered to be more diverse. According to the 2014 census, 99.9% of the population is Arab-Berber. When it comes to religious beliefs, Rabat is predominantly Muslim. According to the data collected during the 2014 census, 99.9% people in Rabat identified themselves as Muslim. The rest of the population is made up of Christians, Jews and other religions. Rabat houses over 577,000 residents, who collectively speak over 3 languages, including Arabic, Berber, and French. Rabat has a number of historic sites and monuments. The Mausoleum of Mohammad V contains the tombs of the Moroccan king and his two sons. The Kasbah of the Udayas is a small fortified complex located at the mouth of the Bou Regreg river and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

There are two tiers under local government in Rabat. They are citywide and local tier. Citywide administration is coordinated by the Wilaya of Rabat, while local administration is carried out by smaller authorities. The Wilaya of Rabat consists of the Wali, who has executive powers. The Wali is responsible for strategic planning, policing, the fire service, most aspects of transport and economic development. On the other hand, the local authorities are responsible for local services not overseen by the Wilaya, such as local planning, schools, social services, local roads and refuse collection. The local authorities each have a council made up from representatives from political parties and single issue organizations elected every four years by local residents.

Rabat has always been a political city and today enjoys the status of being the capital of Morocco. The city thrives in trade and commerce and has a vibrant culture steeped in commerce. It has a GDP of over MAD 180 billion, which is about 5 percent of Morocco's total GDP. The city is also home to the Royal Moroccan Mint and numerous international corporations have their Moroccan headquarters in the city.

The city of Rabat has taken positive steps with its draft Rabat infrastructure plan 2050. The Mayor of Rabat took a big step forward in planning for growth with the publication of Rabat's Infrastructure Plan 2050. It identifies a range of infrastructure priorities for Rabat, from new energy, water and sewerage infrastructure, to enhanced digital connectivity and new road schemes. Some of the investment is provided by the private sector, through the privatized utilities. This has generally worked well in Rabat, although improvements are needed in certain areas such as digital infrastructure.