Presentation of the city of Marrakech:
Marrakech known as the Pearl of the South, is a city in Morocco at the foot of the Atlas Mountains. Marrakech is the 4th largest city in Morocco after Casablanca, Rabat and Fez. The city is divided into two distinct parts: the Medina or historic city (10 kilometers of enclosure) and the new city whose main districts are called: Guéliz and Hivernage. Guéliz is now the commercial city center. It was founded by the French during the Protectorate. The Hivernage district is home to many resorts. In recent years, the city has grown on the outskirts, particularly in the West, with the emergence of new residential neighborhoods such as the Targa region or the extension of Avenue Mohammed VI.
History of the city of Marrakech:
Marrakech has given its name to the entire kingdom of Morocco. The city was founded in 1062 by Youssef Ibn Tachfine, first king of the Almoravid dynasty. After the passage of the Almoravids, several other dynasties were interested in Marrakech and its strategic location on the plain of Haouz and the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, especially the Almohads and Saadians, who have left several monuments and sites. an oral and material heritage of great value. Thanks to its historical richness and to this passage of several ruling dynasties, Marrakech is one of the main imperial and tourist cities of Morocco,
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Geography & Climate of the city of Marrakech:
Marrakech is a city located on the plain of Haouz, center of the region Marrakech Tensift Al Haouz.
Marrakech is a city where the sun is very present and this throughout the year.
- Monuments & Tourist Attractions in the city of Marrakech:
Medina of Marrakech:
The main attraction of Marrakech is its Medina (Historic Quarter of the city) with its main monuments and sites recognized for their heritage value, we find historic palaces, mosques, medersas (Koranic schools and traditional teachings) and museums:
- Jamâa El Fna Square (11th century), recognized by UNESCO's Oral World Heritage of Humanity. Jamaâ el Fna is the unmissable place of Marrakech, the living heart of the city and which is for a large part a constituent of its charm and its popular identity. Jamaa el Fna Square is a place where the oral parthony of the city of Marrakech and all over the country is expressed with storytellers from all walks of life, snake charmers, groups of Berber musicians and others, acrobats and others. ..
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- Mosques and Medersas of the city of Marrakech:
- The Koutoubia Mosque (12th century)
la-la Koutoubia, Marrakech-Morocco night
- El Mouassine Mosque (12th century) and its fountain (16th century)
- The Ben Youssef Medersa (16th century)
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- The Almoravid Quobba (12th century)
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- The Saadian Tombs (16th century)
- The palaces of Marrakech:
-The Palace of Bahia (19th century)
- El Badi Palace (the magnificent) (16th century)
- The Museums of the city of Marrakech:
- The Museum of Marrakech (XIXth century)
- The Dar Si Saïd Museum (19th century)
- The Museum of Islamic Art of Marrakech (20th century)
- The Bert Flint Museum.
- The gardens of the city of Marrakech:
- The gardens of Menara (twelfth century)
- The gardens of Agdal (twelfth century)
- The Majorelle Garden (20th century)
To see in the surroundings of Marrakech:
- The Ourika Valley is 30 km away, with its green valley and gentle river flowing all year round.
- The valley of Asni Ouirgane a few 30Km from Marrakech.
- The Oukaimden ski resort at 74km.
- The rock engravings of Oukaimden to 74km.
- The Toubkal National Park 70km south of Marrakech.
- The Tinmel Mosque dating from the 12th century, the Almohad dynasty, 60 km
- The Cascades Ozoud 120km near the city of Marrakech.
Cultural Agenda of the city of Marrakech:
- The FNAP; National Festival of Popular Arts of Marrakech, annual festival taking place in July.
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- The International Film Festival of Marrakech, an annual event at the international level, which is held in Month of December.
- The Awaln'art Festival: the International Meeting of the Street Arts of Marrakech, by the Company Eclats de Lune.
- The Samaa Festival of Sacred Music, annual festival taking place in July.
- The Marrakech Grand Prix or RACE OF MOROCCO, a stage of the international motor racing of the FIA WTCC.
On site, you can have a wide choice of leisure activities that can enhance your stay, activities on land (quad rides, horse riding or camel trekking, hiking, ...) to the air activities (balloon ride, excursion Aerial,…)
More practical information for you in Marrakech:
How to get there ?
With its international airport, Marrakech is served internationally by several regular flights, charter and low cost, the airport is 3km from the city, you can take a taxi or request a transfer to your incoming agency or pick up your car on site rent…Where to stay?
In terms of accommodation, Marrakech has a large hotel capacity with its palaces, its hotels classified from 1 to 5 stars, its guest houses, residences appart hotels and holiday clubs.Local Gastronomy?-
At the level Gastronomy Marrakech, as any Moroccan city will enchant you with very rich and varied dishes, you can enjoy a Berber couscous, a tagine with olives, a tajine fish or other dishes based on argan oil, olive oil or amlou. Guests can also enjoy local hospitality with traditional mint tea and Moroccan pastries. Do not miss to taste the Tanjiya (local speciliati, usually lamb meat).Leisure activities on the spot?
Marrakech is the tourist capital of Morocco with excellence, in this city, we can have a wide choice of leisure activities to do alone, as a couple, with family or friends.On site, you can have a wide choice of leisure activities that can enhance your stay, activities on land (quad rides, horse riding or camel trekking, hiking, ...) to the air activities (balloon ride, excursion Aerial,…)
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