QUIZ
History, heritage, culture... Think you know the medina of Marrakech inside out? It's time to test your knowledge. Let's play! Photo: Jean Carlo Emer
The answers are at the bottom of the page
In what year was the medina of Marrakech listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
- 1985
- 1998
- 2001
- 2008
What does Jemaa el-Fna square mean?
- Square of the arts
- Square of the deceased
- Square of the victors
- Square of arms
What is the height of the Koutoubia Mosque?
- 64 meters
- 70 meters
- 77 meters
- 82 meters
And by the way, what does it mean?
- The mosque of artisans
- The mosque of booksellers
- The mosque of tanners
- The mosque of tranquility
How many Saints does Marrakech have?
- 4
- 7
- 10
- 12
What is the area of the medina?
- 450 hectares
- 600 hectares
- 800 hectares
- 1000 hectares
What is the length of the ramparts?
- 14 kilometers
<- 17 kilometers
- 19 kilometers
- 25 kilometers
Which movie/series was not filmed in the medina?
- The Old Guard
- Tenet
- Sex and the city II
- The mummy
Answer question 1: The medina was listed as a World Heritage Site in 1985
Answer question 2: Jemaa el-Fna square means square of the deceased
Answer question 3: Koutoubia stands 77 meters high
Answer question 4: It means: the mosque of booksellers
Answer question 5: Marrakech traditionally counts seven saints, each associated with a day of the week
Answer question 6: The medina covers an area of 600 hectares
Answer question 7: The length of the ramparts is about 19 km
Answer question 8: Tenet was not filmed in the medina
Published: Nov 14, 2024
Updated: Nov 15, 2024
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