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The World’s 100 Best Castles & Fortresses

Kasbah Amridil

Skoura, Morocco

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST CASTLES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 92 2026

No. 1 in Africa

Kasbah Amridil

Mud-brick fortified residence in the Skoura palm grove, with a wadi crossing on the approach. Visitors walk through courtyards, rooms with household tools, and climb towers for views over the palms and the Atlas Mountains.

Highlights

  • Corner towers
  • Rooftop terrace viewpoint
  • Interior courtyards and rooms

Good to know

  • Entrance 40 DH per person at official entrance
  • Guide costs about 100 DH extra
  • Choose right-hand entrance for the original kasbah