Top 7 Best Cities with an Old Medina

Marrakech Medina

The imperial city of Marrakech is located at the foot of the Atlas Mountains. It is an interesting city, which is full of history. In the 11th century, the medina of Marrakech was founded by the Almoravids and built its walls. Marrakech prospered during the Almoravidian period and became an economic, political and cultural center of Morocco. Intertwining narrow passageways, riads and local shops fill up the old medina.