In the magnificent ancient palace, built in the 17th century, is located Udai Museum. Once this majestic palace belonged to the Sultans of the Alauit dynasty. Now, it houses a collection of unique historical exhibits. The main value of the museum is the collection of Koran publications, including very old ones. The palace is decorated with exquisite handmade carpets. In some rooms it was possible to completely recreate the traditional Moroccan interior, typical for the 17th century. After exploring the palace, visitors are welcomed to take a stroll around the picturesque garden with an incredible design.
Fort Rottenburg is a great historical monument, as well. It was built in 1860 to protect the port area. The defensive structure was based on the draft of the famous engineer Rottenburg from Germany, whose name the fort has been carrying since its foundation. At the time of completion, the fort had the first-class equipment. Nevertheless, during the years of its existence, it never participated in any battle. Despite the fact, that the fort has long lost its original significance, its building wasn't destroyed. Nowadays, its whole territory is open for excursions.
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