Historic site
Tomb of Qadi Ayad
Marrakech
- Type of placeHistoric site
- WhereMarrakech
- From the centre650 m
- From Koutoubia Mosque~26 min walk
About Tomb of Qadi Ayad
Tomb of Qadi Ayad is a historic site in Marrakech, 650 m from the city centre.
It is 1.9 km from Koutoubia Mosque, about 26 minutes on foot. Nearby you will also find Jemaa el-Fnaa (1.5 km), Ben Youssef Madrasa (1.2 km) and El Badi Palace (1.7 km).
For a meal or a mint tea, Sidi Ydub (550 m), Bonna (560 m) and Aassila Coffee (730 m) are close by. To stay in the area: Riad Shalimar (80 m), Riad Le Jardin d’Abdou (160 m) and Riad Aicha Marrakech (160 m).
Around Tomb of Qadi Ayad, 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
Sidi Ydub
550 m away
- Café
Bonna
560 m away
- Café
Aassila Coffee
730 m away
- Restaurant
Pizzeria Jannat Medina
750 m away
- Restaurant
Fish restaurant
820 m away
- Restaurant
Dat L'hssira
830 m away
- Restaurant
Dar L’hssira
840 m away
- Restaurant
Dar Touria
890 m away
Where to stay nearby
- Riad
Riad Shalimar
80 m away
- Riad
Riad Le Jardin d’Abdou
160 m away
- Riad
Riad Aicha Marrakech
160 m away
- Riad
Riad Honey
200 m away
- Riad
Riad Shaden
270 m away
- Riad
Riad la joie
280 m away
- Riad
Riad Miliana
290 m away
- Riad
Riad Safir
290 m away
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Questions about Tomb of Qadi Ayad
- Where is Tomb of Qadi Ayad?
- Tomb of Qadi Ayad is a historic site in Marrakech, 650 m from the city centre. It is 1.9 km from Koutoubia Mosque, about 26 minutes on foot.
- What is there to see near Tomb of Qadi Ayad?
- Koutoubia Mosque (1.9 km), Jemaa el-Fnaa (1.5 km), Ben Youssef Madrasa (1.2 km) and El Badi Palace (1.7 km).
- Where can I eat near Tomb of Qadi Ayad?
- Sidi Ydub (550 m), Bonna (560 m) and Aassila Coffee (730 m).
- Where can I stay near Tomb of Qadi Ayad?
- Riad Shalimar (80 m), Riad Le Jardin d’Abdou (160 m) and Riad Aicha Marrakech (160 m).