City gate
Bab Kechiche
Marrakech
- Type of placeCity gate
- WhereMarrakech
- From the centre1.2 km
- From Koutoubia Mosque~27 min walk
About Bab Kechiche
Bab Kechiche is a city gate in Marrakech, 1.2 km from the city centre.
It is 2 km from Koutoubia Mosque, about 27 minutes on foot. Nearby you will also find Jemaa el-Fnaa (1.6 km), Majorelle Garden (1.9 km) and Ben Youssef Madrasa (900 m).
For a meal or a mint tea, Tajine Assoul (560 m), Marrakech Explorer Food (720 m) and Zouhal Food (740 m) are close by. To stay in the area: Riad Dar Barbi (420 m), Riad La Famille (450 m) and Riad Pâquerettes (520 m).
Around Bab Kechiche, 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
Tajine Assoul
560 m away
- Restaurant
Marrakech Explorer Food
720 m away
- Restaurant
Zouhal Food
740 m away
- Restaurant
Dar Tazi
850 m away
- Restaurant
Le Trou au Mur
880 m away
- Restaurant
Le Foundouk
880 m away
- Restaurant
Storytelling Cafe
890 m away
- Restaurant
Exotic Bali
890 m away
Where to stay nearby
- Riad
Riad Dar Barbi
420 m away
- Riad
Riad La Famille
450 m away
- Riad
Riad Pâquerettes
520 m away
- Riad
Riad Safaa
550 m away
- Guesthouse
Dar Leuleu
560 m away
- Hotel
AnaYela, Marrakesh, a Member of Design Hotels
560 m away
- Riad
Riad Vert Marrakech
580 m away
- Riad
Riad Darnooz
580 m away
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Questions about Bab Kechiche
- Where is Bab Kechiche?
- Bab Kechiche is a city gate in Marrakech, 1.2 km from the city centre. It is 2 km from Koutoubia Mosque, about 27 minutes on foot.
- What is there to see near Bab Kechiche?
- Koutoubia Mosque (2 km), Jemaa el-Fnaa (1.6 km), Majorelle Garden (1.9 km) and Ben Youssef Madrasa (900 m).
- Where can I eat near Bab Kechiche?
- Tajine Assoul (560 m), Marrakech Explorer Food (720 m) and Zouhal Food (740 m).
- Where can I stay near Bab Kechiche?
- Riad Dar Barbi (420 m), Riad La Famille (450 m) and Riad Pâquerettes (520 m).