Bab Berdieyinne Mosque, Meknes

Name: Bab Berdieyinne Mosque
Address: Meknes, Morocco

#12 among attractions in Meknes

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The Bab Berdieyinne Mosque is a mosque in the old city of Meknes, Morocco, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The mosque was built in the early 18th century on the orders of Morocco's first female minister, Khnata bent Bakkar, and was constructed of rammed earth. It is named after the nearby city gate. ()

Local name: مسجد باب بردعين Completed: 1709 (315 years ago)Architectural style: Islamic architectureCoordinates: 33°53'42"N, 5°33'17"W

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Bab Berdieyinne Mosque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kasbah of Moulay Ismail, Dar Jamai Museum, Bab el-Khemis, Lalla Aouda Mosque.

1.1 miS
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0.7 miW
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0.4 miW
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bab Berdieyinne Mosque?

Nearby attractions include Moulay Ismail University, Meknes (1 min walk), Lalla Aouda Mosque, Meknes (11 min walk), Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, Meknes (15 min walk), Bou Inania Madrasa, Meknes (16 min walk).

How to get to Bab Berdieyinne Mosque by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bab Berdieyinne Mosque:

Bus

Bab Bouamayer • Lines: N14, N21, N26, N3, N7 (4 min walk)
Club Tennis • Lines: N10, N12, N17, N19, N20, N22, N24, N5, N6, N9 (5 min walk)

Train

Meknès - Al Amir Abdelkader (16 min walk)