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- Africa
- Morocco
- Marrakech
- Bab Agnaou
Bab Agnaou
Bab Agnaou is one of the 19 gates of Marrakech and was built in
the 12th century, in the time of the Almohad dynasty. The function
of the gate may have been nationally symbolic; the corner-pieces
are decorated with floral decorations, framed by three panels with
inscriptions from the Quran. Bab Agnaou forms the entrance to the
royal kasbah in southern Marrakech. The kasbah, built by the
Almohad sultan Yaqub al-Mansour, is home to the El Mansouria
mosque, the El Badi Palace and the Saadian Tombs.
Information & Facts
Address
Entrance to the medina (ancient Moorish
quarter).
Language
Arabic is the official language, but eight other
languages are also spoken including Berber, French and Spanish.
English is generally understood in the tourist areas, but French is
the most widely spoken.
Money
The unit of currency is the Moroccan Dirham (MAD), which is
divided into 100 centimes. ATMs are available in the larger towns,
but can be unreliable; currency can be exchanged at banks or
official bureaux de changes, which are also widespread in major
towns. Dirhams cannot be obtained or exchanged outside Morocco and
receipts must be retained as proof of legal currency exchange, as
well as in order to re-exchange money when departing. Major credit
cards are accepted in the larger shops, hotels and restaurants.
Travellers cheques can be used in tourist areas, but are not
prevalent; they are best taken in Euros or Pounds Stirling.