City gate
Bab Taghzout
Marrakech
- Type of placeCity gate
- WhereMarrakech
- From the centre1.3 km
- From Koutoubia Mosque~21 min walk
About Bab Taghzout
Bab Taghzout is a city gate in Marrakech, 1.3 km from the city centre.
It is 1.6 km from Koutoubia Mosque, about 21 minutes on foot. Nearby you will also find Jemaa el-Fnaa (1.4 km), Majorelle Garden (1.2 km) and Ben Youssef Madrasa (810 m).
For a meal or a mint tea, Zouhal Food (120 m), Dar Zellij (160 m) and Marrakech Explorer Food (200 m) are close by. To stay in the area: Riad El Ouarda (80 m), Dar Vima (90 m) and Riad Ida Ou Balou (90 m).
Around Bab Taghzout, 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
Zouhal Food
120 m away
- Restaurant
Dar Zellij
160 m away
- Restaurant
Marrakech Explorer Food
200 m away
- Restaurant
Dar Yacout
300 m away
- Café
Cafe Populaire
420 m away
- Restaurant
Coin D'or
430 m away
- Restaurant
Restaurant Lamamakech
430 m away
- Restaurant
Riad des Mers
440 m away
Where to stay nearby
- Riad
Riad El Ouarda
80 m away
- Guesthouse
Dar Vima
90 m away
- Riad
Riad Ida Ou Balou
90 m away
- Riad
Riad Bill Willis
100 m away
- Riad
Riad Louis d'Orient
110 m away
- Riad
Riad Muarid
110 m away
- Riad
Riad Sassa Finda
110 m away
- Riad
Riad Andaloussia
110 m away
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Questions about Bab Taghzout
- Where is Bab Taghzout?
- Bab Taghzout is a city gate in Marrakech, 1.3 km from the city centre. It is 1.6 km from Koutoubia Mosque, about 21 minutes on foot.
- What is there to see near Bab Taghzout?
- Koutoubia Mosque (1.6 km), Jemaa el-Fnaa (1.4 km), Majorelle Garden (1.2 km) and Ben Youssef Madrasa (810 m).
- Where can I eat near Bab Taghzout?
- Zouhal Food (120 m), Dar Zellij (160 m) and Marrakech Explorer Food (200 m).
- Where can I stay near Bab Taghzout?
- Riad El Ouarda (80 m), Dar Vima (90 m) and Riad Ida Ou Balou (90 m).