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Dar al-Makhzen

🇲🇦 Morocco · 19th century

Dar al-Makhzen in Morocco
Photo: Holger Uwe Schmitt · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The Royal Palace or Dar al-Makhzen (Arabic: دار المخزن, lit. 'House of the Makhzen') is the primary and official residence of the king of Morocco in Rabat. It is situated in the commune of Touarga, a district enclosed by historic walls that separate it from the rest of the city. Inside this area, the palace is fronted by a mechouar (public square or parade ground) surrounded by gardens, the Ahl Fas Mosque, and various residences and official buildings.

Text adapted from “Royal Palace of Rabat” on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Dar al-Makhzen ranks #1,148 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #5 of the 28 mapped in Morocco. Founded 1864, it is older than 7% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 562 atlas entries founded in the 19th century. Its Wikipedia articles were opened 12,643 times in the last 60 days, more than 94% of the atlas. 2 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Tiflet, 48 km away. See how Morocco compares in the castle statistics.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Dar al-Makhzen?

Dar al-Makhzen stands in Morocco, at 34.003°, -6.83414°.

When was Dar al-Makhzen built?

The atlas dates its founding to 1864. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.

How famous is Dar al-Makhzen?

In this atlas's fame ranking: #1,148 of 7,738 worldwide, and #5 in Morocco. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.

What is the nearest castle to Dar al-Makhzen?

Kasbah of the Udayas, about 3 km away.

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