Top Things to do in Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz Region
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Discover the best top things to do in Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz Region, Morocco including Tomb of Rabbi Shlomo Bel Hensh, Saadian Tombs, Mogador Christian Cemetery, Miaara Jewish Cemetery, Jewish Cemetery, Koubba of Fatima Zohra, Mausoleum of Youssef Ben Tachfine.
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1. Tomb of Rabbi Shlomo Bel Hensh
2. Saadian Tombs
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4.0 based on 5,369 reviews
The Saadian Tombs are located just outside Marrakech and were constructed during the reign of Sultan Ahmad al-Mansur in the late 16th century. This is the resting place of al-Mansur, his family, and other notable officials from that era. These tombs were discovered in 1917; restoration began shortly thereafter. Today, much of its original splendour has been restored.
Reviewed By carolas936 - Marietta, United States
This mausoleum (dating from 1557), on the south side of the Kasbah Mosque, contains interments of about sixty members of the Saadi Dynasty, the most notable being sultan Ahmad al-Mansour (1578-1603). Important burials are inside the tomb building, while lesser members of the family are outside in the walled garden. Al-Mansour lies in the exquisite "Chamber of the 12 Pillers", with its imported Italian marble, intricate and geometric tile work, gilded honeycomb muqarnas (decorative plasterwork), and elaborate ceilings stunning in detail and vibrant color. The nearby "Chamber of the Three Niches" houses important princes while some 170 chancellors and wives are interred in the garden. The courtyard mausoleum of al-Mansour's mother is beautifully inscribed with poetic blessings. Several decades after al-Mansour's death, the Alawite Sultan Moulay Ismail walled off the tombs to erase his predecessors legacy. They were rediscovered in 1917 from aerial photographs, and lovingly restored by a French organization, the Beaux-arts service. The entrance to the tombs is on the Rue de la Kasbah near the Kasbah Mosque and the ruins of the El Badi Palace. They are open daily from 9am to 5pm, with an entrance of of 10dhs. Ticket lines can be long, so a visit early in the morning will generally be cooler and more pleasant. Unfortunately (for English speakers), there is little information in English, so hiring a local guide can enhance your appreciation of the tombs.
3. Mogador Christian Cemetery
4. Miaara Jewish Cemetery
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4.0 based on 210 reviews
Reviewed By F7421IEdarrenl - London, United Kingdom
Really worth a visit it’s from the 1500 and it’s very peaceful to look around. Watch the Guard he wanted a donation on top of the entrance fee. They have a big blue box for Donations towards restoration, only put money in the blue box. I had an Argument with the guard he back down.
5. Jewish Cemetery
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4.0 based on 82 reviews
Reviewed By ksarman - Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar
located outside the wall of the medina after bab Doukala , the jewish cemetery is just after the Christian s one on the ocean side , behind the high white wall the guardian let his phone number on the door don't hesitate to call him, the view is beautiful inside, so peaceful and spiritual, in the middle is settled a Mausoleum , best place to meditate
6. Koubba of Fatima Zohra
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3.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By HINAWASEEM - Islamabad, Pakistan
You can see Koubba de Lalla Zohra near the Koutoubia Mosque.The city of Marrakech is filled with tombs and shrines of marabout or holy men and women. This Kouba is a square, white, low structure with domed roof and finely scalloped walls. It is the resting place of a pious woman who died in her youth. She is said to have turned into a dove at night and is believed to have performed miracles. She is the patron saint of women. Ladies throng here to get their children blessed. Many name their daughters after Zohra and do not partake dove or pigeon meat in her honour.
7. Mausoleum of Youssef Ben Tachfine
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3.0 based on 2 reviews
