Kaat Benahid in Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco — Africa (Northern Africa)
Ben Youssef Square
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 28, 2024
1. Ben Youssef Square Marker
Place Ben Youssef
C'est l'une des places les plus célèbres et les plus importantes de Marrakech, étant donné son emplacement qui a une grande signification historique, car elle est entourée par un certain nombre de monuments historiques, la tels que Bibliothèque Ben Youssef et la Coupole Almoravide et la Mederssa Ben Youssef Essaadia. Son nom est dû à la mosquée Ben Youssef Al-Mourabiti.
Ben Youssef Square
This is one of the most famous squares in Marrakesh because of its location which has great historical significance, and is surrounded by historical monuments, such as Ben Youssef library and the Almoravid Cupola and Mederssa Ben Youssef. It is named after Ben Youssef Al-Mourabiti.
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ساحة ابن يوسف
أشهر الساحات وأهمها بمراكش اعتباراً
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures.
Location. 31° 37.898′ N, 7° 59.203′
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 28, 2024
2. Ben Youssef Square and Marker
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: The Marrakech Museum Dar El Mnebhi (a few steps from this marker); Ben Youssef Mosque (within shouting distance of this marker); The Almoravid Dome (within shouting distance of this marker); Ben Youssef Medersa (within shouting distance of this marker); Dar Bellarj (within shouting distance of this marker); Minaret of Ben Youssef (within shouting distance of this marker); Hammam Addahab (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Zawiya Lahdar (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marrakesh.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 140 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
