The Medina of Marrakesh is an old Islamic capital originating from the 11th century. It is enclosed by 16km of ramparts and gates.The city owes its original splendour to the Almoravide and Almohade dynasties (11th – 13th centuries), who made Marrakech into their capital.The Medina has several architectural and artistic masterpieces from different periods in history:- the ramparts and gates (in pinkish clay, like most of the original structures)- the Koutoubia mosque (its 77m high minare