The Kasbah, where the sultan once lived, dominates the medina’s northern section. The gate opens onto a large courtyard, which leads to the Dar el-Makhzen Palace and the modern-day Kasbah Museum. The palace was built in the 17th century and enlarged by each reigning sultan. The carved wooden ceilings and marble courtyard showcase the intricacies of Moroccan craftwork.
Also in the Kasbah is the infamous Cafe Detroit, which became a haunt for the visiting and expat writers, artists, and hangers-on in the 1960s
