Africa: heritage sites tour of Marocco - the medina of Marrakesh
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Marrakesh was founded in 1070–72 by the Almoravids.
To the present days remained several important heritages: the Koutoubiya Mosque, the Kasbah, the battlements, monumental doors, gardens..
Moreover later monuments include the Bandiâ Palace, the Ben Youssef Madrasa, the Saadian Tombs, several great residences and Place Jamaâ El Fna, a veritable open-air theatre.
the Koutoubiya Mosque
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monumental doors
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battlements
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Bahia Palace
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Later monuments include the Bandiâ Palace, the Ben Youssef Madrasa, the Saadian Tombs, several great residences and Place Jamaâ El Fna, a veritable open-air theatre.
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Bahia Palace - gardens with orange trees
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Bahia Palace - interior
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Bahia Palace
Ben Youssef Madrasa
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Ben Youssef Madrasa
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Ben Youssef Madrasa
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Ben Youssef Madrasa
the Saadian Tombs
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the Saadian Tombs
Qoubba
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Place Jamaâ El Fna
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MOVIE - Ben Youssef Madrasa
