Bab Agnaou, City gate in Medina of Marrakesh, Morocco.
The main entrance to the royal Kasbah features a large stone arch with decorative carvings, floral patterns, and Quranic inscriptions on its facade.
Built between 1188 and 1190 during the Almohad dynasty, the gate was constructed using blue-grey stone from Gueliz under Caliph Abu Yusuf Yaqub al-Mansur.
The name combines Arabic 'bab' meaning gate with 'agnaou', possibly referring to the Gnawa people from sub-Saharan Africa due to its orientation.
Located at the southern part of the Medina, the gate leads visitors to notable sites including El Badi Palace and the Saadian Tombs.
The original curved arch contains alternating semi-circular bands with radiating lines, while storks build nests on its upper sections.
Location: Marrakesh
Part of: Medina of Marrakesh
GPS coordinates: 31.61761,-7.99067
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
The route covers main architectural landmarks of Marrakech. It includes Bahia Palace, Koutoubia Mosque, the Medina, historic gardens, and museums. The path connects architectural, religious, and cultural sites of the city.
Koutoubia Mosque
775 m
Jemaa el-Fnaa
942 m
Bahia Palace
914 m
El Badi Palace
465 m
Saadian Tombs
200 m
Walls of Marrakech
1 km
Marrakech Museum
1.6 km
El Badi Palace
401 m
Al-Mansur Mosque
169 m
Souk Semmarine
1.2 km
Dar Si Said Museum
924 m
Ensemble Artisanal
1.2 km
Slat Al Azama Synagogue
835 m
Bab Ksiba
616 m
Jewish Cemetery of Marrakech
1.1 km
Arsat Moulay Abdessalam Garden
1.3 km
Bab er-Robb
46 m
Tiskiwin Museum
817 m
Mosque of the Cat
1.1 km
Le MAP Marrakech
279 m
ألفيس سبا
820 m
Souk Hayessalam
689 m
Slat Al Azama Synagogue
827 m
Rahba Kedima
1.3 km
Bab El Jdid
908 m
Bab al-Makhzen
1.2 km
Mamounia garden
625 m
Koutoubia Gardens
741 mReviews
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