Medina and Djemaa el Fna
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Medina - a historic part of the city in the Arab world. In Marrakech, it is located near the famous mosque of Ali Ben Youssef is the busiest place in town. Medina has a very strong protection - a 10-meter high walls with 202 watchtowers and a huge number of gates. Therefore, you can walk almost safe. In Medina, there is also a lot of other interesting historical sites, including the majestic Koutoubia Mosque.

It is famous for the old part of the city and its central square Djemaa el Fna, from which the different parties are numerous streets. Djemaa el Fna, can be considered the heart of the city. This place is like a big maze in which life stops only late at night. Without this magnificent area of ​​Marrakech would be just an ordinary town.

Located near the Koutoubia Mosque, Djemaa el Fna, it was built in the XI century. Spacious area for centuries is the hallmark of this kingdom. But there was a time when this place was not very good reputation. With the Arabic name Jem el Fna is translated as "dead area", which is not strange. It is up to the XIX century. carried out executions of thieves. But even while Djemaa el Fna, played a very important cultural and social role in the life of the city.

Today, the central square of Marrakech - a point of attraction for all tourists visiting this magnificent city. Here everyone will find entertainment. On the square you can see storytellers, street musicians, acrobats, makers of Henna, trainers of monkeys, and even snake charmers. Also on the Jam el Fna, there is a huge number of shops where you can buy interesting souvenirs and a variety of restaurants. It is from here and start all sightseeing tours in Marrakech.

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Medina and Djemaa el Fna
Museum of Islamic Art, and Majorelle Garden
Museum Bert Flint
Dar Si Said Museum
Gates Ksiba
El Badi Palace
Kubba Almoravids
Gates Bab ASOA
Bahia Palace
Ali ben Youssef Mosque
Koutoubia Mosque
Mausoleum of Saadi