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

Bab Nkob

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 28, 2024

1. Bab Nkob Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Français
Bab Nkob
Bab Nqob a été créée pendant le protectorat français pour relier la vieille ville au nouveau quartier de Guéliz, qui signifie Néguev, afin de trouver la distance la plus proche pour relier deux points.

English
Bab Nkob
Bab Nqob was created during the French protectorate to connect the old city with the new district of Guéliz, which means Negev, to find the nearest distance to connect two points.

Tamazight text not transcribed

Arabic
باب النقب
أحدث باب النقب في فترة الحماية الفرنسية لربط المدينة القديمة بالحي الجديد جليز وتعني كلمة النقب إيجاد

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.

Location. 31° 37.691′ N, 8° 0.048′ W. Marker is in Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi. It is in Arset El Bilk. It is at the intersection of Avenue Mohammed V (Route P2006) and Avenue Ahmed Ouaquala, on the left when traveling west on Avenue Mohammed V. 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 Portuguese colonies,

a Spanish colony,

and specifically a French colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bab Doukkala Square (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); The Koutoubia Mosques (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); The Stone Fortress and the Gate of Ali (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); The Minaret of Koutoubia

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 28, 2024

2. Bab Nkob Marker

(approx. 0.9 kilometers away); The Mausoleum of Sidi Abu Mohamed Abdellah El Ghazouani Moul El Ksour (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); Confluence Museum Dar El Basha (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); Marble Fountain (Khossa) (approx. 1.1 kilometers away); Water Distribution Point (approx. 1.1 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marrakesh.

Bab Nkob and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 28, 2024

3. Bab Nkob and Marker

The marker is near the rightmost tower of Bab Nkob in this view.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 193 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 30, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.