With the Straits of Gibraltar curled against its side and the waters of the Mediterranean lapping its shores, you would be hard-pressed not to spot a lighthouse during your time in Morocco. Lighthouse Rabat is one such sight to be sought after, its minimalist, pearl-white exterior designed quite evidently in typical Moroccan fashion. The 31m spectacle originates from the year 1920, when its construction was first commissioned to improve safety for vessels docking by Morocco. The mildly tapered tower is crowned by a circular gallery and dome housing the beating heart of the tower, a carefully positioned set-up of electric lights and reflectors. The protruding gallery is open for any visitors to enter as well, giving you views of the relentless waves beneath leaden clouds or the slanting rays of sunlight showering diamonds upon the vast oceans that stretch towards the horizon.

That said, the lighthouse best adds character to the raging waves as seen from the short strip of beach found behind the lookout. From here, a halo of light can be seen breaking through the thick, white clouds to shroud the Lighthouse Rabat in an angelic glow. It would almost seem as though it were a gateway to heaven. As one of the last few lighthouses still in operation, the Lighthouse Rabat is a living relic that continues to impress upon its visitors the security such beacons of light extend.