Visit the historical mouments of Marrakesh

Our guide will take you to visit the most important archaeological and historical monuments of the Red City of Marrakech, this charming city that never sleeps, neither day nor night.

Marrakesh is one of the imperial cities in Morocco that has been ruled by many civilizations, those who left behind the exploits and urbanization testify to the richness of their civilization

The most important thing that distinguishes the city of Marrakesh is its moderate and healthy atmosphere, the kindness of its residents and the laughter that never leaves their lives, it is called the city of joy for Moroccans.

Jemaa El-Fna Square:

Among the most important landmarks of the city is the famous Jamaâ El Fna Square, which was listed as a global human heritage in 2001 by ISESCO , it is an open-air theater featuring comedians, snake and monkey tamers, and fairy tale tellers and popular riddles, the square is also a large kitchen that displays the various dishes that Morocco is famous for, it is an opportunity for tourists to discover the rich cultural heritage in Morocco.

Marrakesh city walls:

Marrakesh is surrounded by a large wall of 9 km long, established in 1126, it is a testament to the ancient and authenticity of the city, the wall includes high-rise towers and doors of Arab, Islamic and Andalusian architecture leading to the interior of the city.

El-Badi Palace:

El Badi Palace is one of the most creative tourist attractions in Marrakech, the credit for its construction goes to the Saadi Sultan Ahmed Al-Mansour as a culmination of his victory over the Portuguese in the Battle of Wadi Al-Makhzen, And he brought him the most skilled Moroccan and foreign masons, and the best building materials, in the middle of the palace is a large lake, a fountain, and two gardens, on the sides of it are halls with carved arches.

Bahia Palace:

The Bahia Palace is one of the ancient and majestic monuments in the heart of Marrakesh , it still maintains its elegance and every detail of the building, its construction dates back to the beginning of the Alawite state by the minister Ahmed bin Musa, nicknamed Bahamad, he brought him the most skilled craftsmen and traditional craftsmen, however, he did not get to see this masterpiece, if he died before completing the works, which lasted six years, the palace has many suites and a portico decorated with elegant faience and mosaics, which indicates the skill and creativity of the Moroccan manufacturer, in the center of the palace is a water fountain that gives the palace its splendor.

Koutoubia Mosque:

The Koutoubia Mosque is located in central Marrakesh, not far from the Jamaâ El Fna Square, one of the oldest Moroccan mosques, it was built in the Almohad era in the year 1147 AD on an area of 5300 square meters, the mosque was built in the Andalusian style, its minaret resembles the Hassan Tower in Rabat and the Giralda in Spain, its name is due to the book market, which was close to it, it includes 17 suites and 11 ornate domes.

Saadian Tombs:

The Saadian Tombs include the graves of the Saadian nobles, which are 60 graves of the Sultan al-Mansur al-Dhahabi dynasty and his large family, they are graves decorated and carved by the most talented Moroccan artists and craftsmen, the mausoleum includes two main wings, One of them contains a prayer hall and a hall of twelve columns, where Sultan Ahmed Al-Mansur Al-Dhahabi and three of the later sultans were buried, In addition to the niches hall, the three most beautiful among the halls.

Ben Youssef School:

Ben Youssef School goes back to the Marinid era, it was a center for scholars, scholars, and students of jurisprudential and religious knowledge, it was built on an area of 1680 square meters, it was renewed in 1564 by the Saadi Sultan, Abdullah al-Ghalib, the school is distinguished for its unique architecture and the splendor of its engravings and decorations.

Watering Mossin:

Al-Mawasin Watering Co. is part of a complex that includes, in addition to the irrigation system, Mosque, bath and Quranic school , its founding date goes back to the year 1562 AD, during the reign of Sultan Abdullah Al-Ghalib Al-Saadi

highlights

• Discover the beauty of the monuments of Marrakech with a professional local guide
• Get to know the history of the famous El Koutoubia Mosque and its amazing architecture
• Stroll through this magnificent 19th-century El Bahia Palace and learn about its history
• Go back to the time of the Saadian dynasty, and learn more about the Ahmed Mansur era

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