Things to see in Marrakesh
Marrakesh is a city in Morocco, with an urban population of about 872 thousand. Below are 20 notable places within about 4 km of the centre, ranked by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia.
1Koutoubia Mosque Place of worship
The Kutubiyya Mosque or Koutoubia Mosque is the largest mosque in Marrakesh, Morocco. It is located in the southwest medina quarter of Marrakesh, near the Jemaa el-Fnaa market place, and is flanked by large gardens.
2Jemaa el-Fnaa Neighbourhood
Jemaa el-Fnaa, also Jemaa el-Fna, Djema el-Fna or Djemaa el-Fnaa, is a square and market place in the medina quarter (old city) of Marrakesh, Morocco.
3Majorelle Garden Park
The Majorelle Garden is a one-hectare (two-acre) botanical garden and artist's landscape garden in Marrakesh, Morocco.
4Menara gardens Park
The Menara Gardens are a historic public garden and orchard in Marrakesh, Morocco. They were established in the 12th century (circa 1157) by the Almohad Caliphate ruler Abd al-Mu'min.
5El Badi Palace History
El Badi Palace or Badi' Palace is a ruined palace in Marrakesh, Morocco. It was commissioned by the sultan Ahmad al-Mansur of the Saadian dynasty a few months after his accession in 1578, with construction and embellishment continuing throughout most of his reign.
6Bab Agnaou History
Bab Agnaou, also transliterated as Bab Agnaw, is one of the best-known gates of Marrakesh, Morocco. Its construction is attributed to the Almohad caliph Abu Yusuf Ya'qub al-Mansur and was completed around 1188 or 1190.
7Almoravid Koubba History
The Almoravid Qubba, also known as the Qubbat al-Ba'diyyin or Qubbat al-Barudiyyin, is a small monument in Marrakesh, Morocco. It was erected by the Almoravid dynasty in the early 12th century.
8Bahia Palace Museum
The Bahia Palace is a mid to late 19th-century palace in Marrakesh, Morocco. The palace was first begun by Si Musa, grand vizier under the Alawi sultan Muhammad ibn Abd al-Rahman, in the 1860s.
9Saadian Tombs History
The Saadian Tombs are a historic royal necropolis in Marrakesh, Morocco, located on the south side of the Kasbah Mosque, inside the royal kasbah (citadel) district of the city.
10Ibn Yusuf Mosque Place of worship
The Ben Youssef Mosque or Ibn Yusuf Mosque, is a mosque in the Medina quarter of Marrakesh, Morocco, named after the Almoravid ruler Ali ibn Yusuf.
11Marrakech Museum Museum
The Museum of Marrakech is a historic palace and museum located in the old center of Marrakesh, Morocco. In addition to its notable architecture, the museum's collection showcases various historic art objects and contemporary art from Morocco.
12Al-Mansour Mosque Place of worship
The Kasbah Mosque, also known as the Moulay al-Yazid Mosque, is a historic mosque in Marrakesh, Morocco. It was originally built by the Almohad ruler Yaqub al-Mansur in 1185–1190 CE.
13Agdal Gardens Park
The Agdal Gardens (or Aguedal Gardens) are a large area of historic gardens and orchards in Marrakesh, Morocco. The gardens are located to the south of the city's historic Kasbah and its royal palace.
14Bab Doukkala Grand Mosque Place of worship
The Bab Doukkala Mosque or Mosque of Bab Doukkala is a mosque in Marrakesh, Morocco. It is named after the nearby western city gate, Bab Doukkala.
15Al-Shorafaa Mosque Place of worship
The Mouassine Mosque or al-Muwassin Mosque is a major mosque in the Mouassine neighbourhood of Marrakesh, Morocco. It was built in the 16th century by order of the Saadian sultan Abdallah al-Ghalib.
16Ibn Salah Mosque Place of worship
The Ben Salah Mosque or Ben Saleh Mosque is a 14th-century mosque in the historic medina of Marrakesh, Morocco. It is the only major surviving Marinid-era monument in Marrakesh and is notable for its fine minaret.
17Dar Si Said Museum Museum
Dar Si Said is a historic late 19th-century palace and present-day museum in Marrakesh, Morocco. It currently houses the National Museum of Weaving and Carpets.
18Bab er-Robb History
Bab er Robb is a southern city gate in the historic medina of Marrakesh, Morocco.
19Slat Al Azama Synagogue Place of worship
The Slat al-Azama Synagogue or Lazama Synagogue is a Jewish congregation and synagogue, located in Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco. It is located in the historic Mellah (Jewish quarter) of the old city.
20Shrob ou shouf fountain Landmark
The Shrob ou Shouf Fountain or Chrob ou Chouf Fountain is a historic wall fountain in the medina of Marrakesh, Morocco. It dates from the late 16th or early 17th century and is located near the Ben Youssef Madrasa.
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