History & monuments
The seven saints of Marrakech and the Sebaâtou Rijales cult
Around 300 years ago, Sultan Moulay Ismail of Marrakech came up with a plan to counter the growing influence of the seven Regraga saints around Essaouira. Seven saints were thus chosen, their only commonality being that they were all buried in the ochre city. In 2005, at Bab Doukkala, seven towers were built to honor these men, symbolizing both the history and culture of Marrakech. Let's delve into this tradition and its cultural practices.
Around 300 years ago, Sultan Moulay Ismail of Marrakech came up with a plan to counter the growing influence of the seven Regraga saints around Essaouira. Seven saints were thus chosen, their only commonality being that they were all buried in the ochre city. In 2005, at Bab Doukkala, seven towers were built to honor these men, symbolizing both the history and culture of Marrakech. Let's delve into this tradition and its cultural practices.
