City gate
Bab al-Makhzen (Marrakesh)
Marrakech
- Type of placeCity gate
- WhereMarrakech
- From the centre1.9 km
- From Koutoubia Mosque~8 min walk
About Bab al-Makhzen (Marrakesh)
Bab al-Makhzen (Marrakesh) is a city gate in Marrakech, 1.9 km from the city centre.
It is 630 m from Koutoubia Mosque, about 8 minutes on foot. Nearby you will also find Jemaa el-Fnaa (1.1 km), Majorelle Garden (1.9 km) and Ben Youssef Madrasa (1.6 km).
For a meal or a mint tea, Suite Marabella Marrakech (270 m), Jad Mahal (270 m) and Extrablatt (280 m) are close by. To stay in the area: Royal Mansour (200 m), Nobu Hotel Marrakech (230 m) and Hivernage Hotel & SPA (250 m).
Around Bab al-Makhzen (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 
Menara gardensGarden or park 
El Badi PalaceKasbah & palace 
Bab AgnaouCity gate
Where to eat nearby
- Restaurant
Suite Marabella Marrakech
270 m away
- Restaurant
Jad Mahal
270 m away
- Café
Extrablatt
280 m away
- Restaurant
Arkech
290 m away
- Restaurant
Mai Thai
320 m away
- Restaurant
Lotus Club Marrakech
400 m away
- Café
شارع بمراكش
410 m away
- Restaurant
Le Saadi
460 m away
Where to stay nearby
- Hotel
Royal Mansour
200 m away
- Hotel
Nobu Hotel Marrakech
230 m away
- Hotel
Hivernage Hotel & SPA
250 m away
- Hotel
Suite Novotel Marrakech
270 m away
- Hotel
Royal Mirage Deluxe Hôtel
290 m away
- Hotel
Sofitel Marrakech Palais Imperial
320 m away
- Hotel
Hotel Chems
360 m away
- Hotel
Hotel Sofitel
370 m away
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Questions about Bab al-Makhzen (Marrakesh)
- Where is Bab al-Makhzen (Marrakesh)?
- Bab al-Makhzen (Marrakesh) is a city gate in Marrakech, 1.9 km from the city centre. It is 630 m from Koutoubia Mosque, about 8 minutes on foot.
- What is there to see near Bab al-Makhzen (Marrakesh)?
- Koutoubia Mosque (630 m), Jemaa el-Fnaa (1.1 km), Majorelle Garden (1.9 km) and Ben Youssef Madrasa (1.6 km).
- Where can I eat near Bab al-Makhzen (Marrakesh)?
- Suite Marabella Marrakech (270 m), Jad Mahal (270 m) and Extrablatt (280 m).
- Where can I stay near Bab al-Makhzen (Marrakesh)?
- Royal Mansour (200 m), Nobu Hotel Marrakech (230 m) and Hivernage Hotel & SPA (250 m).