City gate
Bab Doukkala
Marrakech
- Type of placeCity gate
- WhereMarrakech
- From the centre1.8 km
- From Koutoubia Mosque~16 min walk
About Bab Doukkala
Bab Doukkala is a city gate in Marrakech, 1.8 km from the city centre.
It is 1.2 km from Koutoubia Mosque, about 16 minutes on foot. Nearby you will also find Jemaa el-Fnaa (1.3 km), Majorelle Garden (910 m) and Ben Youssef Madrasa (1.3 km).
For a meal or a mint tea, Pizzeria Bab Doukkala (60 m), LA FAMILLE BERBERE (120 m) and La place verte (140 m) are close by. To stay in the area: Riad d'Airain (50 m), Maison Aicha (60 m) and Riad John Boy (60 m).
Around Bab Doukkala, 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
Pizzeria Bab Doukkala
60 m away
- Restaurant
LA FAMILLE BERBERE
120 m away
- Café
La place verte
140 m away
- Restaurant
BCK
180 m away
- Café
Cafe Boutouil
200 m away
- Restaurant
Le Vrai Traditionelle
280 m away
- Restaurant
La Terrasse Du Jardin
310 m away
- Restaurant
M Bacha
320 m away
Where to stay nearby
- Riad
Riad d'Airain
50 m away
- Hotel
Maison Aicha
60 m away
- Riad
Riad John Boy
60 m away
- Riad
Riad Alaka
100 m away
- Riad
Riad Massin
150 m away
- Riad
Riad Kniza
170 m away
- Riad
Riad Armelle
180 m away
- Guesthouse
Dar Mirai
180 m away
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Questions about Bab Doukkala
- Where is Bab Doukkala?
- Bab Doukkala is a city gate in Marrakech, 1.8 km from the city centre. It is 1.2 km from Koutoubia Mosque, about 16 minutes on foot.
- What is there to see near Bab Doukkala?
- Koutoubia Mosque (1.2 km), Jemaa el-Fnaa (1.3 km), Majorelle Garden (910 m) and Ben Youssef Madrasa (1.3 km).
- Where can I eat near Bab Doukkala?
- Pizzeria Bab Doukkala (60 m), LA FAMILLE BERBERE (120 m) and La place verte (140 m).
- Where can I stay near Bab Doukkala?
- Riad d'Airain (50 m), Maison Aicha (60 m) and Riad John Boy (60 m).