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Marrakech

Marrakech Landmarks and Historic sites

Marrakech attractions: monuments and popular sights



Landmarks and Historic sites


1 Best Places

Marrakech is an excellent destination which is suitable for a tourist to spend his vacation days. He can spend his days here and visit the valleys which are often snowcapped. The weather too can be either hot or cold depending on the month...

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Address: Marrakech, Morocco
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2 El Badi Palace

El Badi Palace is a splendid palace built by Ahmad al-Mansur in 1578 located in Marrakech. Originally the palace had three hundred and fifty rooms lavishly decorated with gold, ivory, cedar wood and semi-precious stones,...

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3 Jamaa El Fna Square

The meaning and origin of the Jamaa El Fna Square’s name is completely unknown. This attraction has always been loved by travellers visiting Marrakech. The square has nothing to offer in terms of famous sculptures or...

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4 Koutoubia Mosque

The Koutoubia Mosque is the largest mosque in Marrakech, Morocco and is named after the souk el koutoubiyyin, the book traders market which originated in the 12th century nearby....

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5 Les Bains De Marrakech

Les Bains De Marrakech is a spa centre which is situated in an old townhouse in the south Kasbah quarter. It offers a wide range of facilities such as steam cleaning in the traditional hammam manner, water massage and...

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Address: 2 Derb Sedra, bab Agnacu, Kasbah
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Madrasa

Madrasa or Medersa Ben Youssef is considered as one of the historic buildings and the most significant monuments built within the city of Marrakech. It is also one of the largest medersas of the...

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Address: Just off Rue Souk el Khemis, Marrakech, Morocco
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6 Mosquée Ben Youssef

Mosquée Ben Youssef is a beautiful historic building in Marrakech and is 120 meter long and 80 meter wide. It was built by cedar wood, lime and Gueliz stones. This was a Coranic school built in 1570 by the Saadien Abdellah...

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Address: Marrakech, Morocco
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Ramparts

The pink ramparts of Marrakech are there since the Middle Ages, are a perfect example of a beautiful fortress walls and are a vital landmark to see. These well preserved sights offer the way of...

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7 Saadian Tombs

Marrakesh city holds a number of historical attractions for the visitors. The Saadian Tombs are famous for the fine carvings on them. These tombswere discovered in 1917, however, the...

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Souks

The Souks of Marrakech are a must-see for every traveller to Morocco. The surprisingly small area is full of zest and life with complicated and masked shadows offering some of the most fascinating sights. The...

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8 The Kutubiya Mosque

The Moroccan city of Marrakesh is famous for several tourists' spots.The Kutubiya Mosque reknowned for its collection of manuscripts, books and libraries. In the local language, Kutubiya...

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