The Medina of Marrakech

The Medina of Marrakech

The old city of Marrakech was established between 1071-1072. This vibrant medina features impressive architecture including walls, commemorative gates, and the Kutubiya Mosque with its seventy-seven-meter-high minaret, along with the Saadian Tombs and distinctive traditional houses.

The city of Marrakech is surrounded by ten kilometers of city walls. This medieval medina is characterized by the concentration of communal spaces, including mosques, madrasas, and a large square, all enclosed within rectangular walls. Greenery is planted around the city walls. Marrakech houses numerous architectural and artistic masterpieces, and its capitals under the Almoravid and Almohad dynasties hold significant importance in the history of medieval urban planning.

Marrakech serves as a textbook example of a Muslim city in the Western world. This ancient residential area, subject to shifting populations over time, stands as an outstanding model of historic cities that once flourished brilliantly.

Medina of Marrakesh

Reason to visit: One of the most outstanding representatives of Muslim cities

Continent where the attraction is located: Africa【Africa】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Morocco[Morocco]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Marrakesh-Tensift-El Haouz [Marrakesh-Tensift-El Haouz]

City where the attraction is located: Marrakesh [Marrakesh ]