Bab Doukkala Mosque, Marrakech

Name: Bab Doukkala Mosque
Address: Marrakech, Morocco

#15 among attractions in Marrakech

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The Bab Doukkala Mosque is a major neighbourhood mosque in Marrakesh, Morocco, dating from the 16th century. It is named after the nearby city gate, Bab Doukkala, in the western city walls. It is also known as the al-Hurra Mosque. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 31°37'52"N, 7°59'45"W

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Marrakech Morocco

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

Nearby attractions include: Jemaa el-Fnaa, Majorelle Garden, Kutubiyya Mosque, Dar Moulay Ali.

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, Shopping, Market
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12th-century mosque with a garden
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Ornate 19th-century palace complex
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Mosque
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Which popular attractions are close to Bab Doukkala Mosque?

Nearby attractions include Dar el Bacha, Marrakech (6 min walk), Walls of Marrakesh, Marrakech (10 min walk), Mouassine Mosque, Marrakech (11 min walk), Zawiya of Sidi Abd el-Aziz, Marrakech (11 min walk).

How to get to Bab Doukkala Mosque by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bab Doukkala Mosque:

Bus

Riad Laarous • Lines: 2 (9 min walk)
Bab Nkob - Hôtel de Ville • Lines: 1, 10, 11, 11B, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 4, 6, 66, 8 (9 min walk)