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El Caid Omar Destination Guide

Delve into El Caid Omar in Morocco

El Caid Omar in the region of Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz is a city in Morocco - some 181 mi or ( 291 km ) South of Rabat , the country's capital .

Interactive map of El Caid Omar

Current time in El Caid Omar is now 12:03 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Casablanca " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Zaouia Akhich, Youssoufia, Tougouana, Touama, and Tiout. While being here, make sure to check out Zaouia Akhich . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in El Caid Omar ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


Videos

www.RIADinMARRAKECH.com Laksiba.com Morocco Natacha Atlas Riad Laksiba

6:44 min by Maverickhawkesley
Views: 72850 Rating: 4.88

www.RIADinMARRAKECH.com or www.Laksiba.com This video, of 2005, was the first family visit to Morocco. Following this trip Riad Laksiba was purchased and featured on TV program House Hunters Internati ..

Marrakesh Belly Dance by Maysa in Morocco.mp4

3:23 min by bellydancing123
Views: 20989 Rating: 4.46

www.thesecretsofbellydance.com I was on holiday in Marrakesh just recently and here is my first video. I performed this belly dance in the beautiful Riad Papillon. This is the first video in a series ..


Marrakech holiday guide Part 1 מרוקו المغرب

9:17 min by Maverickhawkesley
Views: 9405 Rating: 4.29

www.marrakech.uk.com The Marrakech Holiday Guide is a review to the Medina districts of Marrakech, Morocco. Riad accommodation hotel restaurant and attractions reviews. Marrakesh Morocco www.laksiba.c ..

La Plage Rouge by Made in Marrakech

1:23 min by MIMTelevision
Views: 9088 Rating: 4.11

La Plage Rouge by Made in Marrakech www.madein-marrakech.com Kilomètre 10 Route de l'Ourika Tel: +212524378086, +212524378087, +212665012315 ..


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Interesting facts about this location

Saadian Tombs

The Saadian tombs in Marrakech date back from the time of the sultan Ahmad al-Mansur (1578-1603). The tombs were discovered in 1917 and were restored by the Beaux-arts service. The tombs have, because of the beauty of their decoration, been a major attraction for visitors of Marrakech. The mausoleum comprises the interments of about sixty members of the Saadi Dynasty that originated in the valley of the Draa River. Among the graves are those of Ahmad al-Mansur and his family.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 31.62 -7.99 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Tags: History of Morocco, Marrakech, Moorish architecture, Moroccan architecture, Moroccan culture

El Badi Palace

El Badi Palace is located in Marrakech, Morocco, and these days it consists of the remnants of a palace commissioned by the Saadian Sultan Ahmad al-Mansur in 1578. The building of the palace was financed by a ransom paid by Portugal after the Battle of Three Kings. The original building is thought to have consisted of 360 rooms, a courtyard of 135 m by 110 m and a pool of 90 m by 20 m, richly decorated with Italian marble and large amounts of gold imported from Sudan.

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Located at 31.62 -7.99 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Tags: Buildings and structures completed in 1578, Buildings and structures in Marrakech, Moorish architecture, Moroccan architecture, Palaces in Morocco, Royal residences in Morocco

Bab er Robb

Bab er Robb (Arabic باب الرب) (meaning Lord's gate) is a southern gate exit to the city of Marrakech, Morocco, near Bab Agnaou. It leads to the roads that lead to the mountain towns of Amizmiz and Asni.

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Located at 31.62 -7.99 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Tags: 1100s architecture, Almohad Caliphate, Buildings and structures in Marrakech, Gates in Morocco

Bab Agnaou

Bab Agnaou (Arabic باب اكناو) is one of the nineteen gates of Marrakech, Morocco. It was built in the 12th century in the time of the Almohad dynasty. The name Agnaou, like Gnaoua, in Berber refers to black people (cf. Akal-n-iguinawen - land of the black). The gate was called Bab al Kohl (also referring to black people) or Bab al Qsar (palace gate) in some historical sources. The function of the gate must have been representation, first of all.

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Located at 31.62 -7.99 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Tags: 1150s architecture, Almohad Caliphate, Arabic architecture, Buildings and structures in Marrakech, Gates in Morocco

Bahia Palace

The Bahia Palace is a palace and a set of gardens located in Marrakech, Morocco. It was built in the late 19th century, intended to be the greatest palace of its time. The name means "brilliance". As in other buildings of the period in other countries, it was intended to capture the essence of the Islamic and Moroccan style. There is a 2 acre (8,000 m²) garden with rooms opening onto courtyards.

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Located at 31.62 -7.98 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Tags: Palaces in Marrakech