The Ramparts

Publish Time：2018-06-13 17:37:44Source：Regional Council of Tourism Marrakech

【Introduction】：The symbol of the red city, the ramparts which construction, commissioned by ali Ben Youssef, began in 1126, surround the old town today: the medina. it took decades to build the ramparts so that the adobe and clay-made walls would reach more than 10 km.

The symbol of the red city, the ramparts which construction, commissioned by ali Ben Youssef, began in 1126, surround the old town today: the medina. it took decades to build the ramparts so that the adobe and clay-made walls would reach more than 10 km. Those walls are interspersed by 202 square –shaped towers and 10 imposing gates give access to the town. Topped by a walkway, the 8 to 10 m- high walls served as a protection against attacks from enemies. To discover the ramparts you can take a calèche (a horsedrawn cab) for a four -hour ride, including some walking breaks. The itinerary begins at Place de la liberté, west of the medina.

Location: Around the walls of the Medina, in particular on the Western flank

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