Zawiya of Sidi Bel Abbes

The Zawiya of Sidi Bel Abbes (or Zaouia of Sidi Bel-Abbès, among other variations) is an Islamic religious complex (zawiya) in Marrakesh, Morocco. The complex is centered around the mausoleum of Abu al-Abbas as-Sabti (or Sidi Bel Abbas, full name: Sidi Ahmed abu al-Abbas al-Khazraji as-Sabti), who died in 1204 and is the most venerated of the Seven Saints of Marrakesh, often considered the patron saint of the city.[1][2][3]:107 The zawiya was originally located outside the city walls, near the former northern gate of Bab Taghzout, but the walls were later extended to encompass the growing neighbourhood around it.[3] The architectural complex itself has evolved and changed over time as well, and features major constructions from the Saadian period in particular.[4][5]

The main courtyard of the complex, with the mausoleum on the right and the minaret on the left.
  • The minaret of the mosque, overlooking the main outer courtyard of the zawiya complex
  • The fountain of the courtyard
  • The entrance to the mausoleum
  • The inner courtyard of the mausoleum building
  • The mausoleum chamber

See also

References
  1. "Marrakush". The Encyclopedia of Islam. 6. E. J. Brill. p. 591. ISBN 9789004090828.
  2. Deverdun, Gaston (1959). Marrakech: Des origines à 1912. Rabat: Éditions Techniques Nord-Africaines.
  3. Wilbaux, Quentin (2001). La médina de Marrakech: Formation des espaces urbains d'une ancienne capitale du Maroc. Paris: L'Harmattan. ISBN 2747523888.
  4. Marçais, Georges (1954). L'architecture musulmane d'Occident. Paris: Arts et métiers graphiques.
  5. Salmon, Xavier (2016). Marrakech: Splendeurs saadiennes: 1550-1650. Paris: LienArt. ISBN 9782359061826.

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