Medina of Marrakesh World Heritage Site

Official name

Medina of Marrakesh | UNESCO

Country

Morocco | Map

Continent

Africa

Location

Province of Marrakesh
31.6313° Lat, -7.9866° Lon | Map

Code

331

Time Zone

Africa/Casablanca (+01, +0100)

Current Time

Category

Cultural

Description

Inscribed 1985. Founded in 1070–72 by the Almoravids, Marrakesh remained a political, economic and cultural centre for a long period. Its influence was felt throughout the western Muslim world, from North Africa to Andalusia. It has several impressive monuments dating from that period: the Koutoubiya Mosque, the Kasbah, the battlements, monumental doors, gardens, etc. Later architectural jewels include the Bandiâ Palace, the Ben Youssef Madrasa , the Saadian Tombs, several great residences and Place Jamaâ El Fna, a veritable open-air theatre.