The Souk des broeries consists of a few small shops in a small street near the Ben Youssef Mosque, each one offering original works of embroidery such as tunics, kaftans and sarongs and colourful threads.
Rahba Ladima is in the middle of the souk and is filled with merchants selling straw hats, herbal remedies and cosmetics, Berber carpets and fruit vendors.
Chouari Souk offers the work of skilled carpenters and cabinet makers in the region.
The carpenters' Souk is composed of several craftsmen and cabinet makers who work on the floor in front of their shops.
Souk Kimahin consists of local crafstmen who make traditional musical instruments like flutes and djembes.
The Fountain Mouassine was built in 1570 by Moulay Abdallah Saadien, made of stucco and carved cedar, it is a much admired historical monument, representing the past and the generations that followed. Tourists are not advised to drink its water.
This complex contains all trades from all over the country and presents the rich tapestry of traditional Moroccan craftsmenship.
City Hall is located in a landmark building, between Gueliz and Jemaa El Fna Square.
This centuries old park has recently undergone refurbishment and is now equipped with wireless internet connection and free internet access stations.
The Koutoubia Gardens is located opposite the mosque, surrounded by rose bushes and orange trees, these gardens provide a romantic setting.
This small garden is surrounded by old trees and is the perfect spot to catch some sun in the summer months.
Open daily from 9am to 6pm Entrance fee: 10 dh Tel: +212 (0)524390911 The Madrasa Ben Youssef is a former Koranic school where hundreds of students from all over Morocco, taught the sciences, and especially theology. Long regarded as the most prestigious of the Ara...
Koutoubia Mosque, whose construction began in 1120 under the Berber dynasty of the Almoravids, was renovated between 1995 and 1998. It is considered one of the finest monuments of the city and like all mosques, it is reserved for Muslims. Its minaret, 77 meters high, w...
Fountain Chrob or Chouf, is one of the most beautiful fountains in the Medina of Marrakech. It is made of carved cedar wood honeycomb, engraved calligraphy Andalusian zelliges polychrome, and roofed with green tiles. The fountain dates from the reign of Ahmed El Mansour...
Bab El Makhzen, one of the 22 gates of the ramparts of the medina of Marrakech, means "the door of the Governor's Palace" and is named after the sultans and statesmen.
The beautiful door of Bab Jdid provides access between the Medina and the Hivernage district, it is facing the Mamounia Hotel.
Ben Youssef Mosque is one of the oldest in the city, it dates back to the eleventh century and was built in honor of one of the seven saints of the city, Sidi Youssef Ben Ali. It has a minaret 40 meters high, decorated with many patterns.
Mouassine Mosque, also known as the Al-Ashraf, was built by the Saadian Sultan Ghalib Al-Bi Allah, at its right is the fountain Mouassine and left, the souks and bazaars.
M'nebhi Mehdi, Secretary of War, at the time of Sultan Moulay Abdelazize, the palace Dar M'nebhi was built between 1894 and 1908. This palace elegantly transcribed mixture of Eastern and Western cultures, with many trips to Europe and to many artistic influences of its...
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