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The Medina from Bab Agnaou to Jamaa el Fna square

Marrakech - Medina

Walk - 1 hour and 30 mn - 5€ (ex. suppl.2€) A Must

 

As far as the audio walk itself is concerned, from the Agnaou gate we’ll head off into the tiny streets of the Medina until we reach the vast Jamaa el Fna square. Along the way, we’ll discover much of Marrakech’s architectural heritage. This will include the Kasbah Mosque, the Saadian Tombs and ancient palaces such as the Badi Palace. Walking through the shady lanes and squares we’ll have an opportunity to talk about the city’s wealth of history and architecture.

 

Places and topics covered

1 : Kasbah, 2 : Saadian tombs, 3 : Badi Palace, 4 : Bahia Palace, 5 : Tiskiwin house, 6 : Jemaa El Fna

 

Informations

Author: Marianne Mouton
Departure point: Agnaou Gate
Access: To go there, you follow the city ramparts from the Koutoubia Mosque, whose enormous minaret towers over the town. From there we’ll head south across Youssef Ben Tachfin Square and along Sidi Mimoun Street for about half a mile until we come to Agnaou Gate
Times: We recommend you taking this audio tour in the early morning to avoid the hoards of tourists.
Comments: The Agnaou Gate can be reached by following the city ramparts from the Koutoubia Mosque, whose enormous minaret towers over the town. From there we’ll head south across Youssef Ben Tachfin Square and along Sidi Mimoun Street for about half a mile until we come to the Bab Agnaou or Agnaou Gate.