Kasbah of the Udayas
The Kasbah of the Udayas is a Moroccan cultural heritage site in Rabat. Dating from the 13th century, it features Almohad architecture and is one of the 27 sights of Morocco listed on this site.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the summer months, from June to August, when temperatures are warmest and rainfall is minimal. In December, the area is cooler with highs of about 18 °C and the most rain. The site is located 1 km from the capital, Rabat, and Rabat-Salé Airport is 8 km away.
Visitors can combine a trip to the Kasbah with nearby sights such as the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, which is 1.5 km away, Chellah, 3 km away, or the Royal Palace of Rabat, located 3.1 km from the site. The Kasbah of the Udayas is one of the 10 most looked-up sights in Morocco on English Wikipedia.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is December, with about 91 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 18 |
| Average low, °C | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 12 |
| Rainfall, mm | 73 | 62 | 47 | 41 | 20 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 43 | 86 | 91 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
