City gate
Bab Ksiba
Marrakech
- Type of placeCity gate
- WhereMarrakech
- From the centre2.1 km
- From Koutoubia Mosque~18 min walk
About Bab Ksiba
Bab Ksiba is a city gate in Marrakech, 2.1 km from the city centre.
It is 1.4 km from Koutoubia Mosque, about 18 minutes on foot. Nearby you will also find Jemaa el-Fnaa (1.5 km), Ben Youssef Madrasa (2.2 km) and El Badi Palace (760 m).
For a meal or a mint tea, Les Jardins de la Medina Restaurant (190 m), Café Clock (210 m) and La Kamounya (490 m) are close by. To stay in the area: Riad Inaka (60 m), Riad Rockech (80 m) and Riad Fatouma (80 m).
Around Bab Ksiba, in pictures
The best-known sights within walking distance or a short ride.
Koutoubia MosqueMosque 
Jemaa el-FnaaSquare 
Ben Youssef MadrasaHistoric site 
El Badi PalaceKasbah & palace 
Bab AgnaouCity gate 
Bahia PalaceKasbah & palace 
Saadian TombsHistoric site
Where to eat nearby
- Restaurant
Les Jardins de la Medina Restaurant
190 m away
- Restaurant
Café Clock
210 m away
- Restaurant
La Kamounya
490 m away
- Café
Boughaz Coffee
500 m away
- Restaurant
Nid D'cigogne
510 m away
- Café
DAHAB
520 m away
- Restaurant
Nid'Cigogne
530 m away
- Café
Ostrich Cafe
540 m away
Where to stay nearby
- Riad
Riad Inaka
60 m away
- Riad
Riad Rockech
80 m away
- Riad
Riad Fatouma
80 m away
- Riad
Riad Kech Soul & spa
150 m away
- Riad
Riad Dar Kella
160 m away
- Riad
Riad Halima
170 m away
- Riad
Riad Ajebel
180 m away
- Hotel
Villa Markassa
200 m away
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Questions about Bab Ksiba
- Where is Bab Ksiba?
- Bab Ksiba is a city gate in Marrakech, 2.1 km from the city centre. It is 1.4 km from Koutoubia Mosque, about 18 minutes on foot.
- What is there to see near Bab Ksiba?
- Koutoubia Mosque (1.4 km), Jemaa el-Fnaa (1.5 km), Ben Youssef Madrasa (2.2 km) and El Badi Palace (760 m).
- Where can I eat near Bab Ksiba?
- Les Jardins de la Medina Restaurant (190 m), Café Clock (210 m) and La Kamounya (490 m).
- Where can I stay near Bab Ksiba?
- Riad Inaka (60 m), Riad Rockech (80 m) and Riad Fatouma (80 m).