The Medina of Marrakesh

　　  The medina of Marrakech was founded between 1071 and 1072. This lively Arab quarter features remarkable architecture such as its walls, memorial gates, and the Kutubiya Mosque with its seventy-seven-meter-high minaret, as well as the Saadian Tombs and distinctive historic houses.

　　  The city of Marrakech is surrounded by ten kilometers of city walls. This medieval Arab quarter is characterized by the concentration of communal spaces—including mosques, madrasas, and a large public square—all enclosed within rectangular structures. The surrounding walls are lined with greenery. Marrakech boasts numerous architectural and artistic masterpieces, and its status as the capital of the Almoravid and Almohad dynasties marks it as a significant landmark in the history of medieval urban planning.

　　  Marrakech serves as a textbook example of a Muslim city in the Western world. Though this ancient residential area has seen shifting populations that have made stability a challenge, it stands as an outstanding model of an ancient city with a glorious history.

　　  Medina of Marrakesh Reason to visit: One of the most outstanding representatives of Muslim cities Continent: Africa 【Africa】 Country/Region: Morocco [Morocco] Province/State: Marrakesh-Tensift-El Haouz [Marrakesh-Tensift-El Haouz] City: Marrakesh [Marrakesh ]