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The Koutoubia

It was the minaret of this mosque which we used to guide us through Marrakesh, at least when we were in the Medina. It is the most important mosque, the inspiration to build the Giralda, and non-Muslims can not enter. However, they can admire the outside beauty of this XII century Almohad construction. Their gardens can also be accessed without any problems. The Koutoubia is next to Mohamed V Avenue which takes you toward the new city (Gueliz) and also the area known as modern Hivernage. Besides these things, it is practically next door to the famous Djemaa el Fna market and the souks.

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A guiding beacon in the Media

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The Koutoubia is a magnificent 12th century Almohad mosque which is a global reference in architecture. It's also closed to non-Muslims so those of us ve aren't Muslim can only admire it from the outside. You'll notice that you can see it from most anywhere in the Medina and that it makes an excellent landmark to find your way to Jemaa El Fnaa (if you're in Marrakech for only a few days, your general rule of thumb for finding anything is "towards the square" or "away from the square").

The gardens around the Koutoubia are free to visit and let you admire the details of the famous minaret up close.

It's not something that you'll spend hours visiting, but it's a must if you're in Marrakech. For me, though, seeing rising up in the distance from all over the city served as a constant reminder of where I was. And seeing it lit up at night while hearing the thundering drums of the Gnaoua musicians in Djemaa El Fna reminded me just how unique and exciting of a city Marrakech is. You have to go!
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Amazing history

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Koutoubia es uno de los edificios mas visitados de Marrakech y el mas representativo del arte almohade de la ciudad,esta prohibida la entrada a toda persona que nosea musulmán. Esta plaza esta proxima a la concurrida plaza Jemma el Fna y a los bullicios de los zocos. Fue construida en el siglo XII durante el reinado del sultán Abd al-Mumin perteneciente a la dinastía almohade,pronto se instalaron a su alrededor numerosos mercaderes de manuscritos por lo cual la mezquita tomó el nombre de Koutoubia que significa (mezquita de los libreros) (kutub:libro en árabe). Tiene 12,8m de lado y 77 metros de altura ,el minarete tiene una decoracion diferente en cada cara,combinando adornos florales y epigráfos con entrelazados en relieve que intercalan pinturas, bandas de azulejos u arcadas. En lo alto del minarete remata 4 bolas doradas superpuestas y de tamaño decreciente ,la mas grande de 2m de diámetro . La leyenda cuanta que antiguamente estas bolas eran 3 representando los mundos terrestre,celestial y espiritual.La cuarta bola habría sido una donación de una de las esposas del sultán Yaqub el-Mansur quien habría fundido sus joyas de oro para realizarla como penitencia por haber roto el ayuno del Ramadan comiendo tres uvas. Por su aquitectura y sobriedad en la decoracion,la Koutoubia ha sido tomada como referencia para la construciion de la torre Hassan en Rabat y la Giralda de Sevilla
Koutoubia is one of the most visited buildings in Marrakech and the most representative of Almohad art of the city, is prohibited entry to any person who NOSEA Muslim. This place is close to the busy square Jemma el Fna and bustling souks. It was built in the twelfth century during the reign of Sultan Abd al-Mumin belonging to the Almohad dynasty soon settled around manuscripts by numerous merchants which took Mosque Koutoubia name which means (mosque of the booksellers) ( kutub: Book in Arabic). It has 12.8 m on a side and 77 meters high, the minaret is decorated differently on each side, combining floral motifs and epigraphs with embossed interlocking sandwiching paintings, tiles bands or arches. At the top of the minaret topped four overlapping and golden balls of decreasing size, the largest diameter of 2m. Legend mind that once these balls were 3 representing the worlds terrestrial and celestial espiritual.La fourth ball would have been a donation of one of the wives of Sultan Yaqub el-Mansur who would cast their gold jewelry to do it as penance for breaking Ramadan fasting eating three grapes. For his aquitectura and sobriety in the decoration, the Koutoubia has been taken as a reference for construciion Hassan Tower in Rabat and the Giralda in Seville
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The Koutubia, whose name means the...

La Koutubia, cuyo nombre significa la...

La Koutubia, cuyo nombre significa la mezquita de los libreros, es la más grande mezquita de marruecos. Su minarete impresionante se parece a la giralda de Sevilla, ya que los andaluces se inspiraron de ella para construir su torre. Está a la par de la Plaza Jema el Fnaa, y el imam que llama a rezar y ritma la vida de la población de la medina de Marrakech llama a sus fieles desde su punta. Cinco veces al día, la vida para en la ciudad, y todos se van a rezar. Los que no pueden cumplir con esta obligación, por motivo de viaje o porque tienen que trabajar, han de que recuperar las oraciones en otro momento del día. Siempre hay mucha actividad alrededor de la mezquita. Los más sorprendientes son los vendedores de agua con un traje rojo muy particular, que te ofrecen un vaso de agua servido de una bolsa de piel llena de agua que cargan en su espalda. Está rodeada de jardines donde la gente viene a pasear a la noche, a sentarse en un banco y comer golosinas y frutas secas, ahora los sexos se mezclan en los grupos de jóvenes pero las personas mayores permanecen entre personas del mismo género, menos las parejas casadas.
The Koutubia, whose name means the mosque of the booksellers, is the largest mosque in Morocco ms. His impressive minaret looks like the Giralda in Seville, as the Andalusians were inspired her to build his tower. Is on par with the Jemaa El Fna, and the imam calling to pray and punctuates the life of the population of the medina of Marrakech calls the faithful from its tip. Five times a day, life for the city, and they all go to pray. Those who can not meet this obligation, because of travel or because they have to work, have to make up the prayers at another time of day. There is always a lot of activity around the mosque. The ms sorprendientes are water vendors with a particular red suit, offering you a glass of water served as a leather bag filled with water that load on his back. Is surrounded by gardens where people come for a walk at night, sit on a bench and eat sweets and dried fruit, now the sexes are mixed in youth groups but seniors remain between same gender, fewer couples married.
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The minaret of the Koutoubia (or...

El minarete de la Koutoubia (o de los...

El minarete de la Koutoubia (o de los Libreros) es el más famoso de Marrakech y uno de los más grandes. Está situado en la plaza del mismo nombre, a medio camino entre la medina y la parte nueva de la ciudad, Guéliz. Es una pena, pero el minarete de la Koutoubia no se puede visitar, al igual que todas las mezquitas, donde los turistas tenemos prohibida la entrada. Si eres hombre y tienes mucho interés en entrar en una mezquita es posible que lo logres haciéndote amigo de algún marroquí que te lleve con él a la hora de la oración, pero tendrás que cumplir todos los requisitos (descalzarte, cumplir con las abluciones…y tener el beneplácito de los fieles y el imán), en el caso de las mujeres es todavía más complicado… porque además ellas no pueden acceder a la zona principal de las mezquitas, donde rezan los hombres. La Koutoubia data del siglo XII y fue modelo para la Giralda de Sevilla. La mandó construir Abd el-Moumen donde había un palacio almóravide. La torre tiene 77 metros (algo menos que la Giralda), y está coronada por un lucernario rematado con cuatro bolas doradas.
The minaret of the Koutoubia (or booksellers) is the most famous of Marrakech and one of the largest. It is located in the plaza of the same name, halfway between the medina and the new city, Gueliz. It's a shame, but the minaret of the Koutoubia can not visit, like all mosques, where tourists have banned the entry. If you are a man and you have much interest in entering a mosque can you make it making you a Moroccan friend to take you with him at the time of prayer, but you have to meet all requirements (descalzarte, meet ablutions ... and have the blessing of the faithful and the magnet), in the case of women is even more complicated ... because besides they can not access the main area of ​​the mosques, where men pray. The Koutoubia XII century and was a model for the Giralda in Seville. It was built to Abd el-Moumen where a palace Almoravid. The tower is 77 meters (just under the Giralda), and is topped by a skylight topped with four golden balls.
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Desert route from Marrakech to Merzouga

Ruta desde Marrakech al desierto Merzouga

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Clbrissime minaret

Célèbrissime minaret

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La Koutoubia, ce terme a fini par ne plus désigner la mosquée mais son minaret, monument unique de superbe architecture. Du coup, la Koutoubia est à Marrakech ce que l'Eiffel Tower est à Paris ! Point de repère bien pratique qui permet de se diriger dans une bonne partie de Marrakech. Mais attention le minaret a fait école et d'autres par la ville , plus petits bien entendu, ont sa structure. On admire la décoration de fenêtres sculptées en partie supérieure, toutes différentes selon les 4 faces, ainsi que la belle frise de faïences. Le monument fut achevé sous le règne de Yacoub el Mansour (1184-1199) : respect pour son grand âge et son air juvénile ! Quant aux boules dorées qui surmontent la tour, une légende raconte qu'on aurait fondu les bijoux d'or d'une femme de Yacoub ....
Koutoubia, the term has come to no longer refer to the mosque but the minaret unique monument of great architecture. Suddenly, the Koutoubia in Marrakesh that Eiffel Tower is to Paris! Convenient reference point that can move in a good part of Marrakech. But beware the minaret made school and others by the city, smaller of course, have its structure. We admire the decoration carved upper windows, all different depending on the 4 sides and the beautiful frieze of tiles. The monument was completed in the reign of Yacoub el Mansour (1184-1199): respect for his age and his youthful air! As for the golden balls that overcome the tower, a legend that would have melted the gold jewelry of a woman Yacoub ....
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The Koutoubia Mosque is one of the...

La mezquita Koutoubia es una de las más ...

La mezquita Koutoubia es una de las más grandes del mundo musulmán. Está mezquita más tarde sirvió de ejemplo para construir la Giralda de Sevilla (el Alminar es muy similar). La mezquita original fue remplazada por otra que mandó construir el almohade Abd el Munim ya que la quibla de la original no estaba del todo orientada hacia la Meca. Los cimientos aun se pueden contemplar en un lateral. El Alminar es la estructura más alta de la ciudad y se elevacomo punto de referencia sobre muchos kilómetros a la redonda. Es una lástima pero la entrada no está permitida a los no musulmanes...
The Koutoubia Mosque is one of the largest in the Muslim world. This mosque later served as an example to build the Giralda in Seville (the minaret is very similar). The original mosque was replaced with one that was built by the Almohad Abd al Munim quibla since the original was not entirely oriented towards Mecca. The foundations can still be seen on the side. The minaret is the tallest structure in the city and elevacomo benchmark on many miles around. It's a shame but the entrance is forbidden to non-Muslims ...
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Watch her well, something reminds you...

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Mirala bien, no te recuerda a algo conocido?. Este impresionante minarete que forma parte del conjunto de la mezquita Koutoubia, es el monumento más alto de Marrakech y puede verse desde varios kilómetros. Sirvió de modelo para el minarete de la actual Giralda de Sevilla, por eso resulta tan próxima. Hipnótica, altiva en el cielo de esta cautiva ciudad. Cuando cae la tarde, su figura impresiona aún más y por la noche, iluminada, es de una belleza indescriptible. De las mejores postales de Marrakech, ya que desde diferentes ángulos puedes obtener buenas instantáneas.
Watch her well, something reminds you not known?. This impressive minaret that is part of the Koutoubia Mosque, is the tallest monument in Marrakech and can be seen for miles. It served as a model for the minaret of the Giralda in Seville today, so it's so close. Hypnotic, proudly in the sky of this captivating city. When evening falls, her figure and even more impressive at night, illuminated, is indescribably beautiful. Of the top post of Marrakech, because from different angles you can get good snapshots.
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Route from Marrakech to the desert ... !!!

Ruta desde Marrakech al desierto ...!!!

Hola todos, Aquí os dejo un poco sobre nuestro viaje al desierto que fue una experiencia totalmente distinta de lo vivido hasta ese momento. Te enseña una cultura muy distinta a la occidental, sensaciones, olores, colores....etc. Los paisajes naturales, los pueblos bereberes, nómadas, ciudades, el desierto, te dejan sin palabras. El desierto en concreto es una experiencia fantástica, con ese silencio absoluto, las noches totalmente negras y estrelladas, una tranquilidad que se contagia. No se puede describir con palabras. Marruecos te enseña a compartir, a vivir el momento y disfrutar de las pequeñas cosas. spero poder repetir pronto con www.moroccodunestours.com, porque es algo que nunca podria cansarme de ver.
Hi All, Here I leave a little bit about our trip to the desert it was a completely different experience than lived up to that time. It teaches a very different culture to the West, feelings, smells, colors .... etc.. The natural landscapes, Berber villages, nomads, city, desert, leave you speechless. The desert in particular is a fantastic experience, with the absolute silence, the solid black and starry nights, a tranquility that is contagious. No words can describe. Morocco teaches you to share, to live the moment and enjoy the little things. rough www.moroccodunestours.com to repeat soon, because it's something I could never get tired of seeing.
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The Koutoubia Mosque is situated in the...

A Mesquita de Koutoubia situa-se no...

A Mesquita de Koutoubia situa-se no coração de Marraquexe junto à Praça Jemma El Fna. É uma das grandes atracções da cosmopolita cidade marroquina. O minarete da mesquita foi usado como modelo para a Giralda em Sevilha e para a Mesquita de Rabat. Além da Mesquita destaco também os deslumbrantes jardins ao redor.
The Koutoubia Mosque is situated in the heart of Marrakech close to Jemma El Fna. It is one of the great attractions of cosmopolitan Moroccan. The minaret of the mosque was used as a model for the Giralda in Seville and the Mosque of Rabat. Besides the mosque also highlight the beautiful gardens around.
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With its 77 meters high, the Koutoubia...

Avec ses 77 mètres de hauteur, la ...

Avec ses 77 mètres de hauteur, la Koutoubia est la plus haute mosquée du Maroc. Il faut savoir que sa construction date de 1157, ce qui fait d’elle un monument historique extrêmement important dans la ville de Marrakech, et absolument incontournable pour les visiteurs ! De toute façon, sa situation au centre de la ville ne vous permettra pas de passer à côté. En effet, elle est située au centre de la ville, à deux pas de la fameuse place Jemaa el Fna. Elle est entourée de jardins dans lesquels il fait bon se promener, trouver un peu d’ombre, et fuir l’agitation des souks de Marrakech.
With its 77 meters high, the Koutoubia Mosque is the highest in Morocco. You should know that its construction date of 1157, which makes it an extremely important historical monument in the city of Marrakech, and an absolute must for visitors! Anyway, its location in the center of the city will not allow you to miss. Indeed, it is located in the city center, close to the famous Jemaa el Fna. It is surrounded by gardens where it is good to walk, find some shade and escape the bustle of the souks of Marrakech.
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Dreamy sunset in Marrakech

Atardecer de ensueño en Marrakech

La mezquita de Koutoubia es sin duda uno de los grandes simbolos de Marruecos y de la ciudad de Marrakech, es un lugar al que es recomendable visitar al amanecer o al atardecer, cuando los colores del cielo y la mezquita hacen de este lugar un enclave mágico y fascinante, recuerda a la Giralda de Sevilla, los no musulmanes no podemos acceder, sin duda es uno de esos lugares que no debes de dejar ver en tu visita a Marrakech
The Koutoubia Mosque is undoubtedly one of the great symbols of Morocco and Marrakech city, is a place that you should visit at sunrise or sunset, when the colors of the sky and the mosque make this place a magical and fascinating, reminds the Giralda in Seville, non-Muslims can not enter, it is certainly one of those places that you should not reveal your visit to Marrakech
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Koutoubia impresses with its size: 77m....

La Koutoubia impressionne par sa taille...

La Koutoubia impressionne par sa taille : 77m. La Koutoubia est décorée différemment sur chaque coté. Les quatres boules dorées en son somment, seraient, selon la légende, en or pur, et tiendrait en équilibre grâce à l'influence des planètes.... Malheureusement on ne peut visiter ni la mosquée, ni le minaret, ce qui est un peu frustrant devant la beauté du site.
Koutoubia impresses with its size: 77m. Koutoubia is dcore differently on each cot. The four balls in his gilded summit, would, according to legend, pure gold, and held in balance thanks to the influence of plants .... Unfortunately we can not visit either the mosque or minaret, which is slightly frustrating to the beauty of the site.
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