Kasbah of the Udayas
Situated at the mouth of the Bou Regreg River overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the Kasbah of the Udayas (قصبة الأوداية) in Rabat was originally constructed in the 12th century under the Almohad Caliphate as a strategic military fortress (ribat). Recognized today as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the citadel features monumental stone gates (Bab Oudaia), whitewashed residential streets, and dramatic coastal bastions that have historically guarded the entrance to the estuary of Rabat and Salé.
Issued by Morocco (MAROC / المغرب) as part of a definitive series (POSTES), this stamp commemorates the Kasbah of the Udayas in Rabat (Pointe des OUDAÏA à RABAT). The vignette captures a sweeping view of the promontory, highlighting the historic fortress walls and whitewashed structures rising above the estuary waters where the river meets the sea.
Issued by Morocco (MAROC / المغرب) as part of a definitive series (POSTES), this stamp commemorates the Kasbah of the Udayas in Rabat (Pointe des OUDAÏA à RABAT). The vignette captures a sweeping view of the promontory, highlighting the historic fortress walls and whitewashed structures rising above the estuary waters where the river meets the sea.