Kasbah of the Udayas

Udaya Fort is located to the east of the old town of Rabat, where the Bregreg River enters the sea and is close to the Atlantic Ocean. It is an ancient castle complex. It was built in the 12th century by the Berber dynasty and later used by the Arab dynasty. It was occupied by the Portuguese and the French. The existing open area of Udaya Fort is divided into three parts: the first is the courtyard garden, which was built by King Ismail in the 17th century. The second is the museum, which is divided into two exhibition rooms. One is the exhibition of jewelry and musical instruments of the past dynasties, and the other is the national costumes of the past dynasties, including Berber, Saharan, Moroccan Jewish costumes, and ancient copper and earthenware utensils; the third is a high-altitude platform , which is the relic of the ancient air market. Standing on the platform, you can overlook the estuary of the Bregreg River, the ancient port of Rabat and the panoramic view of the city of Salé. The Berber houses and streets are preserved in the Udaya Fort, which is unique. Next to the fort is a group of bungalows located overseas. It was originally a Portuguese military prison. After the French occupation, it was changed to a restaurant, which has been open since then.