Marker Logo
THE HISTORICAL
MARKER DATABASE
“Bite-Size Bits of Local, National, and Global History”
Rahba Kedima in Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco — Africa (Northern Africa)
 

Mouassine Square

 
 
Mouassine Square Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 28, 2024
1. Mouassine Square Marker
Inscription.  

Franηais
Place Mouassine
Place Mouassine a tire son nom du quartier de Saadi (Al-Mouassine) et elle est situι entre la mosquιe Al-Ashraf et l'eau architecturale, Al-Midah et la fontaine, qui portent le mκme nom, et il y a aussi un bain traditionnel et d'autres installations ΰ proximitι, et c'est maintenant un centre commercial et touristique dans la vieille ville.

English
Mouassine Square
Mouassine Square took its name from the Saadi neighborhood (Al-Mouassine) and is located between the Al-Ashraf Mosque and the architectural water, Al-Midah and the fountain, which bear the same name, and there is also a traditional bath and other facilities near it, and it is now a commercial and tourist center within the old city.

Tamazight text not transcribed

Arabic
ساحة المواسين
أخذت ساحة المواسين اسمها من الحي السعدي (المواسين) وتتواجد بين مسجد الأشراف والسقاية المعمارية والميضاة والنافورة اللذين يحملان نفس الاسم كما يوجد بقربها الحمام التقليدي ومرافق أخرى وتعد الآن مركزا تجاريا ومياحيا داخل المدينة العتيقة.
 
Topics.
Paid Advertisement
Click or scan to see
this page online
This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public WorkReligion & Religious Structures.
 
Location. 31° 37.791′ N, 7° 59.362′ W. Marker is in Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi. It is in Rahba Kedima. It is on Dherb el Hammam west of Rue Fehl Chidmi, on the right when traveling east. 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: Al-Mouassine Mosque or Al-Chorafa Mosque (within shouting distance of this marker); Riad Al-Krissi (The Secret Garden) (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Water Distribution Point (about 90 meters away); Octagonal Basin (about 90 meters away); Water from the Atlas Mountains (about 120 meters away); Communicating Vessels (about
Mouassine Square Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 28, 2024
2. Mouassine Square Marker
The ritual washing areas (hammam) and fountain are behind and to the left of the marker.
120 meters away); Marble Fountain (Khossa) (about 150 meters away); Gravity-fed Water (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marrakesh.
 
Mouassine Square and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 28, 2024
3. Mouassine Square and Marker
 
 
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 136 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on June 30, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
m=249920

CeraNet Cloud Computing sponsors the Historical Marker Database.
This website earns income from purchases you make after using our links to Amazon.com. We appreciate your support.
Paid Advertisement
Jul. 15, 2026