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BAB AGNAOU GATE

Bab Agnaou is one of the most famous gates in Marrakech. Its construction is attributed to the Almohad caliph Abu Yusuf Ya’qub al-Mansur and was completed around 1188 or 1190. The gate was the main public entrance to the royal kasbah (citadel) in the southern part of Marrakesh’s medina. The Kasbah, built by Yaqub al-Mansur, is the site of the nearby El Mansouria Mosque (or Kasbah Mosque) and the Saadian Tombs behind it, as well as the El Badi Palace and the main Royal Palace (Dar al-Makhzen) of la city.

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CHROB OU CHOUF FOUNTAIN

Once the imperial city of Morocco, Marrakech is a city filled with historical monuments and structures that depict the city’s breathtaking history. With the picturesque Atlas Mountains as a backdrop, Marrakech welcomes thousands of visitors each year, who come to the city to explore its magnificent landscapes and discover attractions that mostly only locals know about. Some monuments are passed through without travelers even realizing their significance. One of the unusual and spectacular attractions of the city is the Chrob ou Chouf fountain.

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