Bab Oudaya, Rabat

Name: Bab Oudaya
Address: Rabat, Morocco

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Bab Oudaya, also known as Bab Lakbir or Bab al-Kabir, is the monumental gate of the Kasbah of the Udayas in Rabat, Morocco. The gate, built in the late 12th century, is located at the northwest corner of the Kasbah, uphill from the medina of Rabat. It is often cited as one of most beautiful gates of Almohad and Moroccan architecture. ()

Coordinates: 34°1'52"N, 6°50'12"W

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Bab Oudaya – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

1 miSE
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Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Rabat
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Hassan Tower, Rabat
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Kasbah of the Udayas, Rabat
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1.2 miS
Mosque
As-Sunna Mosque, Rabat
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Museum
National Photography Museum, Rabat
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Museum
Museum of History and Civilizations, Rabat
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Mosque
Moulay Slimane Mosque, Rabat
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St. Peter's Cathedral, Rabat
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1.3 miE
Theater
Grand Theatre of Rabat, Rabat
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Museum, Art museum, Cafe
Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Rabat
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0.6 miSE
Synagogue
Rabbi Shalom Zaoui synagogue, Rabat
16 min walk • The Rabbi Shalom Zaoui Synagogue is a synagogue located in the Mellah of the medina of Rabat, Morocco. The synagogue is located near Bab Diouana and contiguous to the Andalusian wall of the medina. It was named after Rabbi Shalom Zaoui who was respected and revered by his community, as it used to be his house.

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Which popular attractions are close to Bab Oudaya?

Nearby attractions include Kasbah of the Udayas, Rabat (2 min walk), Great Mosque of Salé, Rabat (3 min walk), Moulay Slimane Mosque, Rabat (14 min walk), Rabbi Shalom Zaoui synagogue, Rabat (16 min walk).

How to get to Bab Oudaya by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bab Oudaya:

Bus

Boulevard d'Egypte • Lines: 102, 6, 7, 8 (12 min walk)
Bab Had • Lines: 6, 7, 8 (13 min walk)

Tram

Bab Chellah باب شالة • Lines: 2 (14 min walk)
Medina Rabat الرباط المدينة العتيقة • Lines: 2 (17 min walk)

Train

محطة الرباط المدينة (26 min walk)
Gare Rabat Ville (27 min walk)