The royal palace in Rabat, Morocco, lies right in the heart of Rabat, and its area is open for trespassing. As a matter of fact, you can get quite close to the real palace before the guards start to feel uneasy. But quite honestly, what you see is only moderately impressive – the real beauty is behind the walls.
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Fez. The Royal Palace
The Royal Place is closed to all visitors these days – which is sad because it is in little use and has a reputation of being among the mot elegant structures of Morocco. As it is today. there is little on offer except the views you get through the few open gates. Also there are the decorations around the gates, which give some indications on what is on display inside.
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The Bahia Palace : Close to the Royal Palaces of the city, this enormous residence was built in the 19th century on the Sultan’s high vizir’s orders. The construction of this site lasted so long it was only completed after his death by his son. Under the protectorate, the first French resident, General Lyautey, used this fabulous palace as his residence.
Bab Ahmar : Means "The Red gateway" was built by the Alaouites in the 18th century. It was reserved for the exclusive use of the Sultan who went through it to the nearby palace. Its present location is close to the Royal Palace and the Agdal Gardens.
The Ménara : This attractive pavilion of the 19th century is one of the most famous sites of Marrakesh and it’s his symbol.. Characterised by numerous green tiles, which are reflected in its vast basin and, in the background, by the often snow-covered Atlas Mountains.
The Koutoubia Mosque : The best known landmark of Marrakesh. Its minaret, which is 77 metres high, has projected its protective shadow over the whole city for more than eight centuries. This edifice owes its name to the "Koutoubin" booksellers who displayed their books for the convenience of the students of Koranic sciences studying there.
The Badii Palace : Only the structures remain of this palace, nothing remains of the legendary edifice Ahmed El Mansour, all the onyx, marble and stucco were removed in 1696 on Moulay Ismail’s orders to decorate his Royal Palaces in Meknès.
The Saadian Tombs : At the end of the 16th century, the Saadian cemetery housed a number of mausoleums one of which was built for Sultan Ahmed El Mansour’s tomb. The burial place is exhibited in the room with twelve columns and also contains many Alaouite tombs.
Ben Youssef Mosque : Of Almoravid origins, this building was restored in the 16th century, then again at the beginning of the 19th century. Its stone minaret, mighty in both senses of the word, towers over the roofs of green glazed tiles by more than 40 metres.
Jemaa El Fnaa Square : This, the most famous square in Morocco, is often characterised by crowds of street musicians, merchants and acrobats who, from dawn to dusk, turn this unique space into a vast stage of non-stop colourful pageantry, a veritable festival providing both entertainment and refreshment.
Dar El Glaoui : This magnificent residence is surrounded by very high ramparts. It was built at the beginning of the 20th century by the pasha of Marrakesh. Part of it is used today as a library, while another one has been restored and is now used for receptions of heads of states.
Bab Agnaou : Built by the Almohad Sultan Abdelmoumen in 1150, this gateway once marked the solemn entrance to the Royal Palace. If the ancient chronicles are to be believed, the heads of those tortured to death were also displayed there. Its motifs, made up of arabesques framed with writing, bear the stamp of the Almohad dynasty.
http://ruggiero.tele-base.net/iberia_morocco/morocco.htm
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Fez. The Royal Palace
The Royal Place is closed to all visitors these days – which is sad because it is in little use and has a reputation of being among the mot elegant structures of Morocco. As it is today. there is little on offer except the views you get through the few open gates. Also there are the decorations around the gates, which give some indications on what is on display inside.
http://lexicorient.com/morocco/photos/fez10.jpg
The Bahia Palace : Close to the Royal Palaces of the city, this enormous residence was built in the 19th century on the Sultan’s high vizir’s orders. The construction of this site lasted so long it was only completed after his death by his son. Under the protectorate, the first French resident, General Lyautey, used this fabulous palace as his residence.
Bab Ahmar : Means "The Red gateway" was built by the Alaouites in the 18th century. It was reserved for the exclusive use of the Sultan who went through it to the nearby palace. Its present location is close to the Royal Palace and the Agdal Gardens.
The Ménara : This attractive pavilion of the 19th century is one of the most famous sites of Marrakesh and it’s his symbol.. Characterised by numerous green tiles, which are reflected in its vast basin and, in the background, by the often snow-covered Atlas Mountains.
The Koutoubia Mosque : The best known landmark of Marrakesh. Its minaret, which is 77 metres high, has projected its protective shadow over the whole city for more than eight centuries. This edifice owes its name to the "Koutoubin" booksellers who displayed their books for the convenience of the students of Koranic sciences studying there.
The Badii Palace : Only the structures remain of this palace, nothing remains of the legendary edifice Ahmed El Mansour, all the onyx, marble and stucco were removed in 1696 on Moulay Ismail’s orders to decorate his Royal Palaces in Meknès.
The Saadian Tombs : At the end of the 16th century, the Saadian cemetery housed a number of mausoleums one of which was built for Sultan Ahmed El Mansour’s tomb. The burial place is exhibited in the room with twelve columns and also contains many Alaouite tombs.
Ben Youssef Mosque : Of Almoravid origins, this building was restored in the 16th century, then again at the beginning of the 19th century. Its stone minaret, mighty in both senses of the word, towers over the roofs of green glazed tiles by more than 40 metres.
Jemaa El Fnaa Square : This, the most famous square in Morocco, is often characterised by crowds of street musicians, merchants and acrobats who, from dawn to dusk, turn this unique space into a vast stage of non-stop colourful pageantry, a veritable festival providing both entertainment and refreshment.
Dar El Glaoui : This magnificent residence is surrounded by very high ramparts. It was built at the beginning of the 20th century by the pasha of Marrakesh. Part of it is used today as a library, while another one has been restored and is now used for receptions of heads of states.
Bab Agnaou : Built by the Almohad Sultan Abdelmoumen in 1150, this gateway once marked the solemn entrance to the Royal Palace. If the ancient chronicles are to be believed, the heads of those tortured to death were also displayed there. Its motifs, made up of arabesques framed with writing, bear the stamp of the Almohad dynasty.
http://ruggiero.tele-base.net/iberia_morocco/morocco.htm
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