{"id":1051,"date":"2025-03-12T10:34:25","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T10:34:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maroclovers.com\/visiter-kasbah-oudayas-rabat\/"},"modified":"2025-03-21T16:13:00","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T16:13:00","slug":"visit-kasbah-oudayas-rabat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maroclovers.com\/en\/visit-kasbah-oudayas-rabat\/","title":{"rendered":"Kasbah des Oudayas (Rabat): visit + photos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you’re visiting Rabat, don’t miss a visit to the Kasbah des Oudayas<\/strong>.Perched on a promontory overlooking the mouth of the Bouregreg river, this historic citadel captivates visitors with its whitewashed streets<\/strong>, centuries-old<\/strong> ramparts<\/strong> and majestic panorama<\/strong>. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it offers a peaceful setting in which to stroll and a number of sites to explore to understand Rabat’s history.Here are our useful tips in pictures<\/strong> to help you prepare for your visit to the Kasbah des Oudayas in Rabat. <\/p>\n\n

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This opinion is completely independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.<\/p>\n\n

Why visit the Kasbah des Oudayas?<\/h2>\n\n

Is Rabat’s Kasbah des Oudayas worth a visit? Our opinion:<\/h3>\n\n

Absolutely! If there’s one thing you should visit in Rabat, it’s the Kasbah des Oudayas! In addition to its majestic ramparts, this fortified district offers many attractions: charming alleyways<\/strong>, a lush garden<\/strong>, a magnificent museum<\/strong> devoted to crafts and panoramic views<\/strong> of the ocean. All in all, a wonderful time! <\/p>\n\n

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Our favorite moment<\/h3>\n\n

The Kasbah des Oudayas is a city within a city! A veritable treasure trove of history, this district stands in stark contrast to the rest of Rabat’s perfectly modernized capital. Far from the hustle and bustle of the capital, this haven of peace owes its serene atmosphere to the absence of cars and dogs. But beyond the calm, behind these ramparts, it’s the impression of being out of time, lulled by the murmur of the ocean in the distance that held us spellbound. <\/p>\n\n

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History in brief<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

A kasbah refers to a citadel in Arabic. The origins of the Oudayas citadel date back to the XII\u1d49 century, when the Almoravids built their first fort. It was under the Almohads that it was truly developed into a kasbah and took the name of Mehdiya<\/em>. This strategic site was home to a ribat<\/em>, a fortified convent where monk-soldiers, fervent defenders of Islam, set out on expeditions to Spain during the Holy Wars.Over time, this ribat became “Ribat El Fath”, the Ribat of Victory, thus giving its name to Rabat. <\/p>\n\n

However, it wasn’t until 1818 that the city finally adopted this name, abandoning that of Sal\u00e9 le Neuf, after Sultan Moulay Slimane put an end to the privateering activities for which the region was famous.Thanks to the strength of its fortifications, Rabat even became the imperial capital during the reign of Sultan Mohammed Ben Abdellah (1757-1790)!<\/p>\n\n

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How to get to the Kasbah des Oudayas: access<\/h2>\n\n

Where is the Kasbah des Oudayas?<\/h3>\n\n

The Kasbah des Oudayas is located in Rabat, the capital of Maroc, on the south bank of the Bouregreg river, opposite the city of Sal\u00e9. It is close to downtown Rabat and just a few minutes from the Medina<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n

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How to get there <\/h3>\n\n

Access is via Bab Oudayas<\/em>, the main gateway to the Kasbah.From the station, you can take the bus (line 102, stop Mosque Ashohada) and walk 15min to the Kasbah des Oudayas.We recommend, however, that you take a cab that will drop you off directly in front of the kasbah, the most convenient way to access the garden.<\/p>\n\n

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