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Tower of the Walls of Marrakech
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The Almoravid sultan, Ali ben Youssef, gave Marrakech its famous surrounding walls in 1132. Enlarged under the Almohads, then the Saadians, these 19 km-long fortifications encircling the city are flanked by 202 square towers and numerous gates. Built out of adobe, its warm colours range from pink to red depending on the light.

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  • From €23
    Riad Johnboy
    Very good 8.1
    71 m - 10, Derb Be Lakhawtem Bab Dokala, 40000 Marrakesh
  • From €130
    Riad Zamzam
    Good 7.5
    77 m - 107 rue Kaa El Machraa Marrakech 40000, Maroc, 40000 Marrakesh
  • From €60
    Riad Maison Aicha
    Very good 8.1
    79 m - 12 Derb Boulakhouatem, Bab Doukkala, 40000 Marrakesh

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