Koutoubia Mosque and Minaret Marrakech

Waking at 8am to the sounds of cockerels and bells, we had breakfast on the roof terrace. Blue sky- hot day. Our breakfast included moroccan flat pancakes, honey, pain au chocolate orange juice, french set yogurt and hot chocolate- yum & only 40 MAD!
We quickly enjoyed our breakfast before the wasps dived into the honey.

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Entry containing 65 photos titled: Chegando no Marrocos, Marrakech, Nosso hotel em Marrakech, Primeiro jantar, Primeiro Jantar, Djemaa El Fna, Djeema El Fna, Café Glacier, Jantar temático, Jantar temático , La Koutoubia, Jardin Menara, El Bahia Palace - a casa das concubinas, Essaouira

So on the 14th of February (Valentines Day) Zineb and I, along with other members of Elaraki's Adventure Club went and visited one of Marrakech's most famous mosques, Koutoubia. It is very old and the old most has been destroyed for the majority, but a new mosque has been built right next to it. Attached to the new mosque is a large tower that is …

The walk to Djemaa el Fna was not far at all. It took around 20 minutes to walk at a reasonable pace. The streets are busy with traffic, cars, motorbikes, push bikes, horse and cart that it really is fun crossing the roads, some drivers in cars give way and some don't, copy the locals, take it easy and you will get across the road fine!

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Wow, where to begin!

Our adventure started in Marrakesh on the 16th April. I arrived with Tasha Smith into the centre of Marrakesh at around 10pm at night. I don't think either of us were that prepared for what we encountered that night, and we especially didn't know how to react. Immediately, as two young British girls (Tasha with blonde …

Woke up early today to make sure Dave and I see the last of the attractions he wanted, the Saadian Tombs and Koutoubia Mosque. After seeing Dave off the bus stop where the no 19 bus was rather prompt for Morocco standards, I ambled back to the hotel. In the luxury of the hotel terrace, I read the Lonely Planet in planning my last few days here ( …

I felt a little jaded as the train pulled into Marrakech station - the train had been like a sauna that it was difficult to sleep. Nevertheless it was my last day in Morocco and I was determined to make the most of it!

After a quick shower and breakfast, it was off to explore. Unfortunately due to the circumstances the day before with the …

2 days at marrakech …

Tips iniciales : En árabe: Shocran: gracias Aaala washi: de nada Día 1: Llegada de Madrid Almuerzo Cafe rahaba kedima. Couscous de vegetales y jugo de naranja. Plaza de las especias. Pasamos por la plaza jaama el fna Su minarete de 70 metros de altura. Caminamos hacia la ciudad nueva. Tips: si se quedan en los Riad, pedir que los busquen …

Marrakech is quite something. It is such a sophisticated place: everyone (in the new city) is dressed smartly, girls are incredibly beautiful and there are plenty of modern and fancy restaurants/bars around the place! There is a massive flow of tourists of course; but it remains that you can also see how this city (and its inhabitants) is …

... full day to explore mysterious Marrakesh, started early when we boarded our Caleches (horse drawn carriages) to visit the Koutoubia mosque and minaret, which is the symbol of Marrakesh.  Construction began is 1147 and it is a masterpiece of Islamic ...