Bab Dukkala, City gate at northwest Medina, Morocco
The Bab Dukkala features two substantial towers that frame a corridor with multiple bends leading into the ancient city of Marrakesh.
Built around 1126 CE during the Almoravid period under emir Ali ibn Yusuf, this gate formed part of the first defensive walls of Marrakesh.
The name Dukkala refers to both a Berber tribe and the fertile region between Marrakesh and Casablanca, reflecting local geographic connections.
The main intercity bus terminal is located just outside the northern section of the gate, making it a central transportation point.
The entrance passage follows a specific pattern with two right-angle turns: west to south, then east before entering the city.
Location: Marrakesh
Part of: Medina of Marrakesh
GPS coordinates: 31.63410,-7.99894
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
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