from what we were told the ramparts in Marrakech are approx 20 klm length.
There are several spots for nice pics, but i can't say that beyond that there is anything special to comment on.
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Marrakech Ramparts
Marrakesh Medina, Marrakech, Morocco
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Colin M
Brighton, United Kingdom
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These are an intrinsic part of Marrakech's char, they are well maintained, with I'm told 18 gates, now just vehicle access points.
Date of experience: April 2017
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Robert O
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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The ramparts have lost their function of protecting the city against attack long time ago, but they are still more or less intact and maintained as a monument. I walked around the walls on a beautiful day in spring. It took just over 2 hours to complete the 8.3 km circuit.
The walk gives you a good idea about the differences between rich and poor in Marrakech.The poor living in the southeast part of the city where in some parts there still is no running water, while the rich live at the convenient opposite part of town.
What struck me about walls in Morocco in general is that they are still building them everywhere. Not to resist attack, but just as demarcation or for hiding slums and garbage dumps? Or is it appealing to the national sense of beauty?
Date of experience: April 2016
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R3975JAmiket
Chester, United Kingdom
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The walls are still intact and well maintained there are something like 20km altogether with the old gates still intact. Due to time it would take to complete the curcuit I thought it would be best just to see one of the gates and chose Bab Agnaou which if fairly close to other attractions. the walls and gate are an impressive site.
Date of experience: March 2017
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karmalama
Dinas Powys, United Kingdom
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Impressive walls surrounding the medina. Built from mud and stones and straw, they have withstood centuries of attack. They are regularly repaired, so look pretty good. Nice to do by horse drawn carriage.
Date of experience: February 2017
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belleretraite
Montreal, Canada
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There are 19 kms of fortifications (walls) around the Medina , 202 square towers and 9 different gates and in variable conditions . The Ramparts are an icon of Marrakesh and are noted in the inscription of the Medina of Marrakesh as a Unesco World Heritage Site . They are worth a tour and here are some tips to fully optimize a one hour visit : try to take the tour at the end of the day since it is cooler and sitting in a caleche for one hour under the sun could be very hard . Bring some water ! Bargain for the price before getting in the caleche ; depending on the demand the price could vary from $15 US to $25 US ! Test the language skills of the driver and ask him what to expect from the tour ; that way you can test his knowledge of the site . Do not forget that bargaining is expected and that going to deal with another driver if an agreement is not reached is not insulting but it is considered normal ! Ask the driver to stop at locations where a nice picture could be taken !
Enjoy !
Date of experience: November 2016
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