Alcazaba (Kasbah) - Saïdia, Morocco
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Ariberna
N 35° 04.815 W 002° 12.908
30S E 571551 N 3882224
Fort of XIX century
Waymark Code: WM16JNK
Location: Morocco
Date Posted: 08/15/2022
Views: 3
"The Alcazaba (Kasbah) stands out on Moulay Rachid Boulevard. It is a 19th century fortress, built by Sultan Hassan I. An imposing adobe construction, whose objective was to monitor the Algerian border. That's why it was built on the left bank of the mouth of the Oued Kiss."
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The year the "Fort" was constructed or started.: XIX century
Name of "Country" or "Nation" that constructed this "Fort": Saïdia, Morocco
Was this "Fort" involved in any armed conflicts?: Yes it was
What was the primary purpose of this "Historic Fort"?: Used for defence of a border or land claim.
Current condition: ruins
This site is administered by ----: Saïdia and Morocco
If admission is charged -: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Open to the public?: Open or unrestricted access.
Official or advertised web-page: [Web Link]
Link to web-site that best describes this "Historic Fort": Not listed
Link if this "Fort" is registered on your Countries/ State "Registry of Historical Sites or Buildi: Not listed
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