Arset El Maach in Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco — Africa (Northern Africa)

Youssef Ibn Tachfine Mausoleum

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 19, 2024

1. Youssef Ibn Tachfine Mausoleum Marker

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Arabic
ضريح يوسف بن تاشفين
يوسف بن تاشفين، كان أميرا وحاكما لدولة المرابطين بشمال افريقيا والأندلر في القرن الثاني عشن قاد يوسف بن تاشفين الجهود العسكرية لتوحيد شمال افريقيا ومقاومة الهجمات الأجنبية، وأسر سلطة قوية في المنطقة. يوجد ضريح يوسف بن تاثقين في مركز مثلث حيوي بالقرب من مسجد الكتيبة وقصة الموحدين وساحة جامع الغناء

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Français
Mausolée Youssef Ibn Tachfine
Youssef Ibn Tachfine, était un prince et un dirigeant de la dynastie des Almoravides en Afrique du Nord et en Al-Andalus au 12e siècle. Il a dirigé des efforts militaires pour unifier l'Afrique du Nord et résister aux invasions étrangères, établissant une autorité forte dans la région. Le mausolée de Youssef Ibn Tachfine est situé à un endroit vital près de la mosquée Koutoubia, de la Citadelle Almohade et de la place Jemaa El-Fna.

English
Youssef Ibn Tachfine Mausoleum
Youssef ibn Tachfine, was a prince and ruler of the Almoravid dynasty in North Africa and Al-Andalus during the 12th century. He led military efforts to unify North Africa and resist foreign invasions, establishing a strong authority in the region. The Mausoleum of Youssef Ibn Tachfine is located at a vital center near the Koutoubia Mosque, the Almohad Citadel, and the Jemaa El-Fna Square.

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Location. 31° 37.25′ N, 7° 59.547′ W. Marker is in Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi. It is in Arset El Maach. It is at the intersection of Rue Sidi Mimoun and Rue Moulay Ismail, on the left when traveling south on Rue Sidi Mimoun. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi 40000, Morocco. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Africa,

North Africa,

The Maghreb,

and in a coastal Mediterranean country.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire,

Portuguese colonies,

a Spanish colony,

a French colony,

and the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sidi Mimoun Square (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Minaret of Koutoubia (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Koutoubia Mosques (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Bab Agnaw (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Stone Fortress and the Gate of Ali (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Moulay El Yazid Mosque Square

Youssef Ibn Tachfine Mausoleum and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 19, 2024

2. Youssef Ibn Tachfine Mausoleum and Marker

(approx. half a kilometer away); Saadian Tombs (approx. half a kilometer away); Room of Lalla Massaouda (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marrakesh.

Also see . . .
1. Yusuf ibn Tashfin at Wikipedia. The extremely brief marker text fails to mention some of the most important parts of his life, such as being a co-founder of Marrakesh. (Submitted on June 29, 2024.)

2. Battle of Sagrajas at Wikipedia. (Submitted on June 29, 2024.)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 599 times since then and 178 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 29, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.