Kasbah des Oudaias, Rabat-Sale-Kenitra, Morocco

4.5 (2.256 reviews) Spent Ranking #4 in Rabat Historic Sites

Medieval fort at strategic location

On a hill where the Bouregreg river meets the Atlantic ocean is the Kasbah des Oudaias. Like any kasbah in North Africa it is the best fortified part of a city, a stronghold where to retreat or from where to attack. This one is most spectacular in appearance because of the natural setting. Mostly built during the 12th century during the heydays of Almohad rule. After the death of al-Mansur in 1199, this kasbah lost significance and the new town of Salé on the other side of the river became more important. Currently the kasbah is undergoing renovation and repair work. A gentrified hotspot for tourists is perhaps going to take away some of its charm.
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off Rue des Consuls, Rabat 10030 Morocco

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  • 4Robert O 5:00 PM Aug 6, 2022
    Medieval fort at strategic location
    On a hill where the Bouregreg river meets the Atlantic ocean is the Kasbah des Oudaias. Like any kasbah in North Africa it is the best fortified part of a city, a stronghold where to retreat or from where to attack. This one is most spectacular in appearance because of the natural setting. Mostly built during the 12th century during the heydays of Almohad rule. After the death of al-Mansur in 1199, this kasbah lost significance and the new town of Salé on the other side of the river became more important. Currently the kasbah is undergoing renovation and repair work. A gentrified hotspot for tourists is perhaps going to take away some of its charm.
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  • 4js6872 5:00 PM Jan 5, 2020
    Picturesque lanes and gardens
    Beautiful area with picturesque lanes and lots of photo ops. We explored this on our own, but were harassed by “association tour guides”. As we entered, a man approached and tried to make small talk. We told him we were not interested in a tour. Later as we walked up the path, the same man walked by us. Then as we turned a corner he made a comment on one of the doors. As we walked up to the viewpoint overlooking the Atlantic less than 5 minutes later he was still nearby and we once again told him we were not interested in a tour. He then insisted on being paid 100 MAD for walking us to the viewpoint as he was "part of an association". He made vaguely threatening comments and we gave him the money just to get rid of him. This definitely left a sour note to our visit. The gardens were beautiful and the lanes worth the visit but be wary of suspicious characters.

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