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Immerse yourself in its pedestrian-friendly medina — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — stroll its stunning gardens, and take in its architecture.
—Christine Burroni, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024
Beyond the trappings of surfer culture, the city center has grown into a place of international cafés and a bustling medina of its own.
—Ann Abel, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2023
Accommodations include Kasbah Azul and Azalai Desert Lodge, both located in desert oases, Riad Caravane in Ait Ben Haddou and La Sultana, an atmospheric hotel in the Marrakech medina.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes, 8 Apr. 2021
There are worse places to be lost than the old medina of Tunis, a dizzying labyrinth of ancient alleyways.
—New York Times, 12 Jan. 2021
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Word History
Etymology
Arabic madīna city
First Known Use
1906, in the meaning defined above
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“Medina.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/medina. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
More from Merriam-Webster on medina
Britannica English: Translation of medina for Arabic Speakers
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