noun
- plural of casbah; the old native quarters of North African cities, especially those with narrow winding streets and traditional architecture
Examples
- The tourists explored the ancient casbahs of Morocco.
- Many casbahs feature traditional Islamic architecture.
- The narrow alleys of these casbahs can be confusing to navigate.
- Local artisans sell their crafts in the casbahs.
- Several casbahs have been designated as UNESCO World Heritage sites.
- The casbahs of Algiers and Tunis attract many visitors each year.