Bou ’Okkaz
in Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
31.594 and -8.022 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 31° 35' 39" and W -8° 1' 17"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dirham - MAD
Spoken languages:
Arabic, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 05:49 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: Africa/Casablanca
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:42 am and 8:15 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.454 and 172.778 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pandora
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Morocco in Northern Africa

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Morocco.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Morocco. Last Update: 2024-05-04 08:22:41

Explore Bou ’Okkaz

Bou ’Okkaz in Marrakesh-Safi is a city in Morocco about 181 mi (or 291 km) south of Rabat, the country's capital.

Local time in Bou ’Okkaz is now 05:49 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Africa / Casablanca with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Bou ’Okkaz, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Morocco is Menara Airport in a distance of 1 mi (or 2 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Morocco is Medina of Essaouira (formerly Mogador) in a distance of 13 mi (or 22 km), South-West. Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Marrakesh, Moulay Brahim, Sidi Bou Othmane, Tidili Mesfioua and Amizmiz. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 29°C / 84 °F

Morning Temperature 17°C / 62 °F
Evening Temperature 29°C / 85 °F
Night Temperature 21°C / 70 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 15%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 16 km/h (10 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 56% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Monday, 6th of May 2024

28°C (83 °F)
21°C (70 °F)
Broken clouds, fresh breeze.

Tuesday, 7th of May 2024

31°C (88 °F)
25°C (76 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Wednesday, 8th of May 2024

32°C (90 °F)
28°C (82 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Es Saadi Marrakech Resort - Hotel

Address
2,2 mi
Rue Ibrahim El Mazini
40000 Marrakech
Morocco

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Selman Marrakech

Address
1,5 mi
BP 24 530 Marrakech Atlas Km 5
40160 Marrakech
Morocco

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


ALBATROS GARDEN

Address
1,8 mi
Angle Avenue Med VI et Menara
40000 Marrakech
Morocco

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Le Meridien N'Fis

Address
1,9 mi
AVENUE MOHAMMED VI
40000 Marrakech
Morocco

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Red House

Address
2,1 mi
Avenue El Yarmouk Hivernag
40000 Marrakech
Morocco

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Sofitel Marrakech Lounge and Spa

Address
2,2 mi
Rue Harroun Errachid Quartier de l hivernage
40000 MARRAKECH
Morocco

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Sofitel Marrakech Palais Imperial

Address
2,2 mi
Rue Harroun Errachid Hivernage
40000 MARRAKECH
Morocco

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


DAR RHIZLANE

Address
2,1 mi
Avenue Jnan El Harti
40000 Marrakech
Morocco

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Es Saadi Marrakech Resort - Palace

Address
2,2 mi
Rue Ibrahim el Mazini
40000 MARRAKECH
Morocco

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


CRYSTAL HOTEL

Address
1,9 mi
BD MOHAMMED VI ZONE HOTELIERE DE L AGUEDAL
40020 MARRAKECH
Morocco

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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الشيخ نبولسي في مسجد الكتبية بمراكش المغرب Morocco Marrakech

Published: October 21, 2009
Length: 54:35 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: الحجازي

الشيخ الدكتور عبدالرحيم بن عبدالسلام نبولسي حفظه الله يؤم المصلين في صلاة التراويح بجامع الكتبيين في مدينة...


Transavia - Boeing 737-800 - Take-off from Marrakech

Published: February 27, 2012
Length: 53:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: verco91

Flight TO3015 - 15/02/2012. Boeing 737-800, registrated F-GZHF. View of the terminal, take-off, view over the Menara's garden, Medina, La Mamounia Hotel, Koutoubia.


Hotel Amine Marrakech

Published: May 22, 2010
Length: 25:11 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: wazilum

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Biking tour in the city of Marrakesh Morocco

Published: January 19, 2012
Length: 15:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Biking Morocco

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Lost in Morocco: A Girl's trip through Marrakech

Published: August 28, 2009
Length: 41:53 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: FindingItaly

In May of 2009, three American girls got the chance to travel to Morocco. During their visit, they were able to see Marrakech and Essaouria, ride some camels, do some shopping, eat some Moroccan...


Marrakesh Cobra Kisses

Published: January 15, 2009
Length: 08:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: xWillxEdgex

Kissing a King Cobra in La Place, Marrakesh, Morocco. The last day of this trip.


Marokko Hotels, Ryad Mogador Agdal Hotel

Published: March 14, 2008
Length: 18:34 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: corendonnl

Marrakech Hotels, Ryad Mogador Agdal.


FRACTALES EN MARRUECOS

Published: July 25, 2008
Length: 40:38 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: AlexOtaola

En vivo en ceremonia de clausura XV Festival Internacional de Video Arte en Casablanca (19-IV-2008) Live at the closing ceremony XV International Video Arts Festival Casablanca, Morocco. Camara.


Présentation de Marrakech et de la beauté du maroc

Published: March 14, 2009
Length: 59:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Antoine DANIELOU

Découvrez dans cette présentation les charmes et beautés du Maroc Design et montage www.adlight.ma.


Monogram Moroccan Tile Fountains ArizonaWaterFeatures.com

Published: January 29, 2009
Length: 35:20 min
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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Marrakesh

Marrakesh, or Marrakech (pronounced Marra-kesh), is a major city in the northwest African nation of Morocco. With a population of 794,620 and 1,063,415 in the metropolitan area according to the 2004 census, it is Morocco's fourth largest city after Casablanca, Fes and Rabat, and the capital of the mid-southwestern economic region of Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz, near the foothills of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains.

Located at 31.6069, -8.03639 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Marrakesh-Tensift-El Haouz, Marrakech, World Heritage Sites in Morocco, 1062 establishments, Populated places established in the 11th century, Metropolitan areas of Morocco, Prefectures of Morocco, Archaeological sites in Morocco, Cities in Morocco

Marrakesh Menara Airport

Marrakesh Menara Airport is an airport serving Marrakesh, the capital city of the Marrakesh-Tensift-El Haouz region in Morocco. It is an international facility that receives several European flights as well as flights from Casablanca and some of the Arab world nations. The airport served over 3.1 million passengers in the year 2008.

Located at 31.6069, -8.03639 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Airports in Morocco, Marrakech, USAAF Air Transport Command Airfields - North Africa

Stade El Harti

Stade El Harti is a multi-use stadium in Marrakech, Morocco. It is currently used mostly for football matches and hosts the home games of Kawkab Marrakech. The stadium holds 20,000 people. It is due to be replaced by Stade de Marrakech in 2009.

Located at 31.6277, -8.00956 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Morocco, Marrakech

1998 IAAF World Cross Country Championships

The 26th IAAF World Cross Country Championships were held 21-22 March 1998 in Marrakech, Morocco.

Located at 31.6161, -8.01028 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
IAAF World Cross Country Championships, 1998 in athletics (track and field), 1998 in Morocco, Sports festivals in Morocco, Marrakech

Menara gardens

The Menara gardens are gardens located to the west of Marrakech, Morocco, at the gates of the Atlas mountains. They were built in the 12th century (c. 1130) by the Almohad ruler Abd al-Mu'min. The name menara derives from the pavillon with its small green pyramid roof (menzeh). The pavilion was built during the 16th century Saadi dynasty and renovated in 1869 by sultan Abderrahmane of Morocco, who used to stay here in summertime.

Located at 31.6133, -8.02167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islamic gardens, Berber architecture, Gardens in Morocco, 1130s architecture, Buildings and structures in Marrakech, Moorish architecture, Almohad Caliphate

Marrakesh railway station

Station Marrakesh is a railway station in Marrakesh, Morocco; it is currently the southern end-point of the Moroccan railway system. The current station was opened on August 10, 2008. From Marrakesh there is a direct rail link to Casablanca and Fes. Station Casablanca Voyageurs offers connections to Tanger or Oujda.

Located at 31.631, -8.01726 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Morocco, Marrakech, Buildings and structures in Marrakech

Circuit International Automobile Moulay El Hassan

The Circuit International Automobile Moulay El Hassan (also known as Marrakech Street Circuit and Marrakech Racetrack) is a 4.624 kilometres temporary street circuit in Agdal district, Marrakech, Morocco. The circuit is venturing by MGP. MGP’s partner in Morocco, D3 Motorsport Development has been given the responsibility of the design of the street circuit. It is the same architect company that designed the Surfers Paradise Street Circuit in Australia.

Located at 31.5864, -7.98611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Motorsport venues in Morocco, Marrakech

Bab Ksiba

Bab Ksiba is one of the nineteen gates of Marrakech, Morocco. It was built in the 12th century in the time of the Almohad dynasty. The name Ksiba, (pronounced Lak- siba), in Berber refers to the Kasbah district of the Medina, where this gateway is located. Kasbah means Fortress where Ksiba means literally "Little-Fort". To the left of Bab Ksiba (as shown in the photograph) stands an ancient Eucalyptus tree.

Located at 31.6122, -7.9893 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Gates in Morocco, 1150s architecture, Buildings and structures in Marrakech, Arabic architecture, Almohad Caliphate

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Bou ’Okkaz, Bou-Okkaz