Medina & old town
Medina of Marrakesh
Marrakech
- Type of placeMedina & old town
- WhereMarrakech
- From the centre570 m
- From Koutoubia Mosque~14 min walk
About Medina of Marrakesh
Medina of Marrakesh is a medina & old town in Marrakech, 570 m from the city centre.
It is 1 km from Koutoubia Mosque, about 14 minutes on foot. Nearby you will also find Jemaa el-Fnaa (640 m), Majorelle Garden (1.9 km) and Ben Youssef Madrasa (90 m).
For a meal or a mint tea, Jad Jamal (10 m), 1112 (30 m) and Madresa art galerie (40 m) are close by. To stay in the area: Riad dar lalla f'dila (60 m), Riad Madina Mayurqa (120 m) and Riad Bab Ouch’ (120 m).
Around Medina of Marrakesh, in pictures
The best-known sights within walking distance or a short ride.
Koutoubia MosqueMosque 
Jemaa el-FnaaSquare 
Majorelle GardenGarden or park 
Ben Youssef MadrasaHistoric site 
El Badi PalaceKasbah & palace 
Bab AgnaouCity gate 
Bahia PalaceKasbah & palace
Where to eat nearby
- Restaurant
Jad Jamal
10 m away
- Café
1112
30 m away
- Café
Madresa art galerie
40 m away
- Restaurant
Café Restaurant Anzare
50 m away
- Restaurant
Terrasse Bakchich
60 m away
- Restaurant
Restaurant Falafil
60 m away
- Restaurant
Tavlin
80 m away
- Restaurant
Falafel
90 m away
Where to stay nearby
- Riad
Riad dar lalla f'dila
60 m away
- Riad
Riad Madina Mayurqa
120 m away
- Riad
Riad Bab Ouch’
120 m away
- Riad
Riad Star
130 m away
- Riad
Riad Dar Zarbia
130 m away
- Riad
Riad Farnatchi
140 m away
- Riad
Riad Camilia
150 m away
- Riad
Riad Hajra
150 m away
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Questions about Medina of Marrakesh
- Where is Medina of Marrakesh?
- Medina of Marrakesh is a medina & old town in Marrakech, 570 m from the city centre. It is 1 km from Koutoubia Mosque, about 14 minutes on foot.
- What is there to see near Medina of Marrakesh?
- Koutoubia Mosque (1 km), Jemaa el-Fnaa (640 m), Majorelle Garden (1.9 km) and Ben Youssef Madrasa (90 m).
- Where can I eat near Medina of Marrakesh?
- Jad Jamal (10 m), 1112 (30 m) and Madresa art galerie (40 m).
- Where can I stay near Medina of Marrakesh?
- Riad dar lalla f'dila (60 m), Riad Madina Mayurqa (120 m) and Riad Bab Ouch’ (120 m).