Dar Soltane, the living memory of Safi

Built during the Almohad era, the Kasbah El Allia, also called Dar Soltane, represents in itself the memory of the city of Safi for more than eight centuries. This imposing edifice, which initially fulfilled a military function before becoming a cultural temple today, was, in fact, founded towards the end of the 12th century on a hill, according to square geometric perspectives. The structure, which has four observation towers, was built with a view to warding off invasions from the Atlantic side. Its construction would contribute greatly to the birth of the city of Safi, as noted by Wafaâ Madah, head of the inspection of buildings and historical monuments at the provincial delegation of the Ministry of Culture, who indicates that despite the damage caused to its wall and enclosure by the Portuguese army, this citadel continued to effectively fulfil its military role until the second ha…