Rabat surprised me in every possible way. After exploring Marrakech, the Sahara, Fes, and Chefchaouen, Morocco’s coastal capital felt elegant, calm, and refreshingly sophisticated. From our stay at the Ritz-Carlton Rabat—booked entirely with Marriott points—to wandering the Kasbah of the Udayas, visiting Hassan Tower, and experiencing the best hammam of our trip, Rabat became the peaceful anchor of our 11-night Morocco journey.