ALMORAVID KOUBBA MARRAKECH

Discover the history of the Dômes des Almoravides and the authentic culture of Marrakech with your official Moroccan guide. Visit the Dômes des Almoravides and its gardens at your own pace, with your dedicated guide just for you, your friends or your family.

But your guided tour doesn't end there ......

In addition, your guide will show you :
The authentic districts of the Medina (without ever being bothered by shopkeepers).
He'll also take you on a tour of the Koutoubia mosque and its 12th-century minaret.
The tour ends at the Café de France, where you can contemplate the hustle and bustle of Jemaa El Fna square.

Marrakech Show offers you private guided tours
(always and exclusively privatized) for:
- Le Palais Bahia
- Les Tombeaux Saadiens
- Le Palais Badi
- La Medersa Ben Youssef
- Le Jardin Secret

Marrakech's authentic, historic medina is a veritable city within the city.
A bustling city where it can quickly become very difficult to find one's way through the maze of narrow streets and souks, and miss out on the essentials.
Our guided tours with your private guide are perfect for making the most of the historic monuments and the Medina in just a few hours.

About this activity

• Free cancellation

  Cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

• Your experience

  Stay flexible with your travel plans: Book today - change your dates later

• Duration 3 hours

  Check availability to see start times

• Access to avoid queuing at ticket offices

• Guide

  English, French, Arabic

• Private groups

Your experience

Itinerary

• Departure point

  The post office in Place Jemaa el Fna

• Koutoubia Mosque

  Tour (20 minutes)

• Le Dômes des Almoravides

  Photo break, Visit, Guided tour, Tourist trail (40 minutes)

• Marrakech medina

  Photo break, Visit, Guided tour, Tourist trail (40 minutes)

• Ends at :

  Coffee de France Medina

About Le Dôme des Almoravides

The Koubba of the Almoravids is of particular importance as a historical and cultural vestige, reflecting both the Islamic architecture of its time and Morocco's cultural heritage. It offers a fascinating testimony to the history of Marrakech and attracts visitors seeking to discover and appreciate this rich cultural dimension.

The history of the Dômes des Almoravides

The construction of the Dômes des Almoravides dates back to the 12th century. This emblematic historical monument is located in Marrakech, Morocco, and was built by the Almoravid dynasty, a Muslim Berber empire that dominated a vast region of North Africa and Spain in the 11th and 12th centuries.

Originally, the Qubba of the Almoravids was a religious building dedicated to Muslim worship, representing one of the rare architectural remains from the time of this dynasty. Over the centuries, this structure was modified and also served as a mausoleum for the rulers of the Almohad dynasty, successors to the Almoravids.

The monument illustrates the distinctive architecture of its era, adorned with Islamic decorative elements such as horseshoe arches, geometric motifs and calligraphic inscriptions. Despite the effects of time and weather, the Qubba of the Almoravids remains a precious testimony to the history of Marrakech and the Islamic architecture of the period.

Today, the Koubba of the Almoravids is open to the public as a historic site and museum, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the captivating history of that era and appreciate the artistic details of its architecture.

The significance of the Le Dômes des Almoravides

The Qubba of the Almoravids is of considerable historical and cultural importance. Here are a few key elements that highlight its significance:

- The oldest preserved vestige:

The Koubba of the Almoravids in Marrakech, Morocco, is the oldest preserved vestige in the region, illustrating the rich history and architectural heritage of the area.

- The Almoravid dynasty:

Built during the reign of the Almoravid dynasty, this structure bears witness to the importance of this dynasty, which ruled a vast area of North Africa and Spain in the 11th and 12th centuries.

- Islamic architecture:

The architecture of the Almoravid Koubba is remarkable for its horseshoe arches, geometric patterns and calligraphic inscriptions, representing a distinctive example of Islamic architecture of the period.

- Cultural heritage:

As a historic monument, the Dôme des Almoravides in Marrakech symbolises Morocco's cultural heritage. It plays an essential role in preserving and transmitting the history of the region.

- Tourist attraction:

The Koubba of the Almoravids is a major tourist attraction, attracting visitors from all over the world who are fascinated by Moroccan history, architecture and culture, offering living testimony to the past grandeur of the Almoravid civilisation.

Conclusion

The Koubba of the Almoravids is of particular importance as a historical and cultural vestige, illustrating both the Islamic architecture of its time and Morocco's cultural heritage. It bears witness to the captivating history of Marrakech and attracts visitors eager to discover and appreciate this cultural wealth.

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