Borj Sidi Makhlouf, Rabat

Name: Borj Sidi Makhlouf
Address: Rabat, Morocco

#15 among attractions in Rabat

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Borj Sidi Makhlouf is a fort in the city of Rabat, Morocco. It was first established in the 17th century and was destroyed in 1637 but conserved its shape. It is located in the cliff of the Bouregreg river and marked the transition from Andalusian to military architecture. ()

Coordinates: 34°1'36"N, 6°49'34"W

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Borj Sidi Makhlouf – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Hassan Tower, Kasbah of the Udayas, As-Sunna Mosque.

0.4 miSE
Richly ornate Alaouite-style mausoleum
Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Rabat
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~1370 ftSE
Ancient, unfinished tower of a mosque
Hassan Tower, Rabat
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0.7 miNW
City wall, Vernacular architecture, Historical place
Kasbah of the Udayas, Rabat
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1 miS
Mosque
As-Sunna Mosque, Rabat
26 min walk • The As-Sunna Mosque, also known as Msid El Kbir, is one of the most important places of worship in the capital of Morocco, Rabat. It is located in the very heart of the city, in close proximity to other famous landmarks such as the Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of...
0.9 miS
Museum
Museum of History and Civilizations, Rabat
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0.7 miW
Mosque
Moulay Slimane Mosque, Rabat
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0.7 miSW
Church
St. Peter's Cathedral, Rabat
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0.6 miE
Theater
Grand Theatre of Rabat, Rabat
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0.9 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Cafe
Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Rabat
23 min walk • The Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, abbreviated MMVI, is a contemporary and modern art museum in Rabat, Morocco which opened in 2014. It is one of fourteen museums of the National Foundation of Museums of Morocco. The museum curates modern and contemporary Moroccan and international art.
~490 ftSW
Synagogue
Rabbi Shalom Zaoui synagogue, Rabat
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0.6 miW
Mosque
Great Mosque of Salé, Rabat
16 min walk • The Great Mosque of Salé is a mosque in Salé, Morocco. Covering an area of 5,070 m2, it is the third-largest mosque in Morocco, and was originally built between 1028 and 1029. It has been destroyed and rebuilt several times since the original construction.

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Which popular attractions are close to Borj Sidi Makhlouf?

Nearby attractions include Rabbi Shalom Zaoui synagogue, Rabat (3 min walk), Hassan Tower, Rabat (7 min walk), Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Rabat (10 min walk), Great Mosque of Salé, Rabat (16 min walk).

How to get to Borj Sidi Makhlouf by public transport?

The nearest stations to Borj Sidi Makhlouf:

Tram

Place du 16 Novembre ساحة 16 نونبر • Lines: 1, 2 (3 min walk)
Pont Hassan II قنطرة الحسن الثاني • Lines: 1, 2 (7 min walk)

Bus

Bayt el Moustakbal • Lines: 25 (6 min walk)
Rue Melilia زنقة مليلية • Lines: 1, 12, 2, 22, 23, 24, 24U, 26, 4, 5 (11 min walk)

Train

محطة الرباط المدينة (23 min walk)
Gare Rabat Ville (25 min walk)