FINAL PUBLICATION

TEACHER’S NAME: AZEDDINE TAGGOUCHOUHOUD PRIVATE SCHOOL, MARRAKECH, MOROCCO

PROJECT’S NAME: DISCOVER YOUR CITYAIM OF THE PROJECT: GET TO KNOW

ONE’S HOMECITY

Marrakech The Red City

By Mouad Nassif and Ayoub Lekhlifi

Planning

1 /The History Of Marrakech2 /Geography Of Marrakech

3 /The Famous Monuments in Marrakech4 /Marrakech Festivals and Events

5 /Marrakech Parks and Gardens6 /Marrakech Museums

7 /Marrakech Popular Destinations

The History Of The History Of MarrakechMarrakech

1-11-1 . .NameName: : MarrakechMarrakech or or MarrakeshMarrakesh( ( Amazigh : :

MurakushMurakush , ,Arabic مراكش مراكشMurrākushMurrākush ,) ,)known as the "Red City", is an important known as the "Red City", is an important and and former imperial city in in Morocco. It . It has a population of 1,070,838 )as of has a population of 1,070,838 )as of 2004(, and is the capital of the mid-2004(, and is the capital of the mid-southwestern economic region of southwestern economic region of Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz, near the , near the foothills of the snow-cappedfoothills of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains..Like many Like many North African and and Middle Eastern cities, Marrakech cities, Marrakech comprises both an old fortified city comprises both an old fortified city (the (the médina) and an adjacent ) and an adjacent modern city (called modern city (called GuelizGueliz). It is ). It is served by served by Ménara International Airport (RAK is (RAK is the code for the airport) and a rail the code for the airport) and a rail link to link to Casablanca and the north. and the north. Marrakech is the third largest city in Marrakech is the third largest city in

Morocco after after Casablanca and and Rabat..

The History Of The History Of MarrakechMarrakech

1-21-2 . .HistoryHistory: : Prior to the advent of the Prior to the advent of the Almoravids in in the 11th century, the area was ruled the 11th century, the area was ruled from the city of from the city of Aghmat. The . The Almoravid leader, leader, Abu-Bakr Ibn-Umar decided decided Aghmat was becoming was becoming overcrowded and chose to build a overcrowded and chose to build a new capital. He decided to build it in new capital. He decided to build it in the plains near the the plains near the Tansift river. He . He chose the site of Marrakech, because chose the site of Marrakech, because it was in neutral territory between it was in neutral territory between two tribes who were vying for the two tribes who were vying for the honor of hosting the new honor of hosting the new capitalWork started in May 1070, but capitalWork started in May 1070, but Abu-Bakr was recalled to the Sahara Abu-Bakr was recalled to the Sahara to put down a rebellion in January to put down a rebellion in January 1071 and the city was completed by 1071 and the city was completed by his deputy and eventual successor his deputy and eventual successor Yusuf ibn Tashfin.The city experienced .The city experienced its greatest period under the its greatest period under the leadership of Yacoub el Mansour, the leadership of Yacoub el Mansour, the third Almohad sultan. A number of third Almohad sultan. A number of poets and scholars entered the city poets and scholars entered the city during his reign and he began the during his reign and he began the construction of the Koutoubia construction of the Koutoubia Mosque and a new kasbahMosque and a new kasbah..

The History Of The History Of MarrakechMarrakech

Prior to the reign of Prior to the reign of Moulay Ismail, Marrakech , Marrakech was the capital of was the capital of Morocco. After his reign, . After his reign, his grandson moved the capital back to his grandson moved the capital back to

Marrakech fromMarrakech from Meknès..For centuries Marrakech has been known for For centuries Marrakech has been known for its 'seven saints.' When its 'seven saints.' When sufism was at the was at the height of its popularity, during the reign of height of its popularity, during the reign of Moulay Ismail, the festival of the 'seven , the festival of the 'seven saints' was founded by saints' was founded by Abu Ali al-Hassan al-Yusi at the request of at the request of the sultan. The tombs of several the sultan. The tombs of several renowned figures were moved to renowned figures were moved to Marrakech to attract pilgrims in the same Marrakech to attract pilgrims in the same way way Essaouira did at that time with its did at that time with its Regrega festivals. The 'seven saints' Regrega festivals. The 'seven saints' (sebaatou rizjel) is now a firmly (sebaatou rizjel) is now a firmly established institution, attracting visitors established institution, attracting visitors from everywhere. The seven saints from everywhere. The seven saints include include Sidi Bel Abbas (the patron saint of (the patron saint of the city), the city), Sidi Muhammad al-Jazuli, , Sidi Abu al-Qasim Al-Suhayli, , Cadi Ayyad ben Moussa, , Abdelaziz al-Tebaa

andand Abdallah al-Ghazwani..

The History Of The History Of MarrakechMarrakech

Marrakech was dominated in the first half of the 20th century by Marrakech was dominated in the first half of the 20th century by T'hami El Glaoui, Lord of the Atlas and , Lord of the Atlas and Pasha of Marrakech. The poet of of Marrakech. The poet of the city was the city was Mohammed Ben Brahim, his favorite place was café Al-, his favorite place was café Al-Masraf. The poems and songs of Masraf. The poems and songs of Ben Brahim are still known by heart are still known by heart by many Marrakshiby many Marrakshi..

Geography Of MarrakechGeography Of Marrakech

1-11-1 . .PositionPosition: : Marrakech, or Marrakesh, Morocco, a city near the Atlas Marrakech, or Marrakesh, Morocco, a city near the Atlas Mountains, some 140 miles (225 km) south of Casablanca. Mountains, some 140 miles (225 km) south of Casablanca. It is primarily a trade center, serving southern Morocco and It is primarily a trade center, serving southern Morocco and known mainly for its markets and handicrafts. Tourism is known mainly for its markets and handicrafts. Tourism is also important. In the old walled section, which has also important. In the old walled section, which has changed only slightly over the centuries, are several changed only slightly over the centuries, are several Moorish-style palaces and the famed Koutoubia Mosque Moorish-style palaces and the famed Koutoubia Mosque and minaretand minaret..

Marrakech was founded in 1062 by the Almoravids, a Berber Marrakech was founded in 1062 by the Almoravids, a Berber dynasty, and for almost two centuries was the capital and dynasty, and for almost two centuries was the capital and leading city of the Berber kingdoms that controlled much leading city of the Berber kingdoms that controlled much of Spain and North Africa. It again flourished in the 16th of Spain and North Africa. It again flourished in the 16th century, when it was Morocco's capital. Under French rule, century, when it was Morocco's capital. Under French rule, 1912-56, it developed a modern Western section and 1912-56, it developed a modern Western section and began a new period of growthbegan a new period of growth..

Geography Of MarrakechGeography Of Marrakech

1-21-2 . .DemographicsDemographicsMarrakech had an official number of population of 1,070,838 Marrakech had an official number of population of 1,070,838 in 2004.There is a very large international community in 2004.There is a very large international community consisting mainly of Europeans estimated at 10,700 consisting mainly of Europeans estimated at 10,700 people, mostly retiredpeople, mostly retired..

Geography Of MarrakechGeography Of Marrakech

1-31-3 . .ClimateClimate Weather data for Marrakech, Morocco (1961-1990)Weather data for Marrakech, Morocco (1961-1990)

MonthMonth JanJanFebFebMarMarAprAprMaMa

yyJunJunJulJulAuAu

ggSepSepOctOctNovNovDecDec

Average high Average high

°C (°F)°C (°F) 18.418.419.919.922.322.323.723.727.527.531.331.336.836.836.536.532.532.527.527.522.222.218.718.7

Average low °C Average low °C

(°F)(°F) 5.95.97.67.69.49.4111113.13.

8816.316.319.919.920.20.

1118.218.214.714.710.10.

446.56.5

Precipitation mm mm

(inches)(inches) 32.232.237.937.937.837.838.838.823.23.

774.54.51.21.23.43.45.95.923.923.940.40.

6631.31.44

Geography Of MarrakechGeography Of Marrakech1-41-4 . . TransportTransport: :

--Menara International Airport serves as the main airport for the city serves as the main airport for the city and receives flights from Europe and neighboring Arab and receives flights from Europe and neighboring Arab countriescountries . .

--A A toll-paying motorway connects Marrakech with connects Marrakech with Casablanca . .CTM coaches (intercity buses) and various private lines run coaches (intercity buses) and various private lines run

services to most notable Moroccan towns as well as a services to most notable Moroccan towns as well as a number of European cities, from the Gare Routière on Rue number of European cities, from the Gare Routière on Rue Bab Doukkala in downtown MarrakechBab Doukkala in downtown Marrakech . .

--Marrakech is the southern terminus of the Marrakech is the southern terminus of the ONCF, the , the Moroccan railway network, and Marrakech is well served Moroccan railway network, and Marrakech is well served by trains heading to by trains heading to Tangier, , Rabat, Casablanca, and , Casablanca, and Fes. . The train station is located on Avenue Hassan IIThe train station is located on Avenue Hassan II . .

--The ONCF-owned "Supratours" bus company serves towns The ONCF-owned "Supratours" bus company serves towns not served by the train. The bus timetable coordinates not served by the train. The bus timetable coordinates with the train timetable and the bus terminal is right with the train timetable and the bus terminal is right beside the stationbeside the station . .

The Famous Monuments in The Famous Monuments in MarrakechMarrakech

1-1: Koutoubia:1-1: Koutoubia:The Koutoubia Mosque (The Koutoubia Mosque (Arabic: : الكتبية الكتبية جامع is the largest ) is the largest (جامع

mosque in in Marrakech, , Morocco. The . The minaret was was completed under the reign of the completed under the reign of the Almohad Caliph Yaqub al-Mansur (1184-1199) and was used as the model for (1184-1199) and was used as the model for the the Geraldo of of Seville and for the and for the Hessian Tower of of Rabat..

The name is derived from the Arabic The name is derived from the Arabic al-Koutoubiyyinal-Koutoubiyyin for for librarian, since it used to be surrounded by sellers of librarian, since it used to be surrounded by sellers of manuscripts. It is considered the ultimate structure of its . It is considered the ultimate structure of its kind. The tower is 69 m (221 ft) in height and has a kind. The tower is 69 m (221 ft) in height and has a lateral length of 12.8 m (41 ft). Six rooms (one above the lateral length of 12.8 m (41 ft). Six rooms (one above the other) constitute the interior; leading around them is a other) constitute the interior; leading around them is a ramp by way of which the ramp by way of which the muezzin could ride up to the could ride up to the balcony. It is built in a traditional Almohad style and the balcony. It is built in a traditional Almohad style and the tower is adorned with four copper globes.tower is adorned with four copper globes.

According to legend, the globes were originally made of According to legend, the globes were originally made of pure gold, and there were once supposed to have been pure gold, and there were once supposed to have been only three globes. The fourth globe was donated by the only three globes. The fourth globe was donated by the wife of Yacoub el-Mansour as compensation for her wife of Yacoub el-Mansour as compensation for her failure to keep the fast for one day during the month of failure to keep the fast for one day during the month of Ramadan. She had her golden jewelry melted down to . She had her golden jewelry melted down to flab the fourth globe.flab the fourth globe.

The minaret of the Koutoubia was the model for the minaret The minaret of the Koutoubia was the model for the minaret of the of the Giralda mosque in Seville which in its turn has in Seville which in its turn has influenced thousands of church towers in influenced thousands of church towers in Spain and and Eastern Europe.Eastern Europe.

The Famous Monuments in The Famous Monuments in MarrakechMarrakech

1-2: The Saadian tombs : 1-2: The Saadian tombs : The Saadian tombs in The Saadian tombs in Marrakech date back from the time of the sultan date back from the time of the sultan

Ahmad al-Mansur (1578-1603). The tombs were only recently discovered (in (1578-1603). The tombs were only recently discovered (in 1917) and were restored by the Beaux-arts service. The tombs have, because of 1917) and were restored by the Beaux-arts service. The tombs have, because of the beauty of their decoration, been a major attraction for visitors of Marrakech.the beauty of their decoration, been a major attraction for visitors of Marrakech.

The The mausoleum comprises the corpses of about sixty members of the comprises the corpses of about sixty members of the Saadi Dynasty that originated in the valley of the that originated in the valley of the Draa River. Among the graves are those of . Among the graves are those of Ahmad al-Mansur and his family. The building is composed of three rooms. The and his family. The building is composed of three rooms. The most famous is the room with the twelve columns. This room contains the most famous is the room with the twelve columns. This room contains the grave of the son of the sultan's son grave of the son of the sultan's son Ahmad al-Mansur. The stele is in finely . The stele is in finely worked worked cedar wood and stucco work. The monuments are made of Italian wood and stucco work. The monuments are made of Italian Carrara marble.Carrara marble.

Outside the building is a garden and the graves of soldiers and servants.Outside the building is a garden and the graves of soldiers and servants.

The Famous Monuments in The Famous Monuments in MarrakechMarrakech

1-3: El Badi Palace1-3: El Badi Palace : :El Badi Palace (El Badi Palace (Arabic: : البديع البديع قصر meaning - meaning - قصر

the the incomparable palaceincomparable palace) is located in ) is located in Marrakech, , Morocco, and it consists , and it consists nowadays of the remnants of a nowadays of the remnants of a magnificent palace built by the magnificent palace built by the Saadian king king Ahmad al-Mansur in in 1578..

The original building is thought to have The original building is thought to have consisted of 360 rooms, a courtyard of consisted of 360 rooms, a courtyard of 135 m by 110 m and a pool of 90 m by 20 135 m by 110 m and a pool of 90 m by 20 m, richly decorated with m, richly decorated with Italian marbles and large amounts of gold imported from and large amounts of gold imported from Sudan. It also has a small, underground, . It also has a small, underground, tunnel-like jail with about four cells tunnel-like jail with about four cells where the king kept his prisoners. where the king kept his prisoners. Unfortunately, this fairy-like palace, Unfortunately, this fairy-like palace, which took approximately 25 years to which took approximately 25 years to construct, was torn apart by the construct, was torn apart by the Alaouite Sultan Mawlay Ismail who used the who used the materials to decorate his own palace in materials to decorate his own palace in Meknes. The design of the palace is . The design of the palace is influenced by the influenced by the Alhambra in Granada. in Granada.

In one of the refurbished pavilions, the In one of the refurbished pavilions, the Koutoubia minbar is now on exhibition. is now on exhibition.

Marrakech Festivals and Marrakech Festivals and EventsEvents

Speaking of Marrakech Festivals & Speaking of Marrakech Festivals & Events, two of the biggest annual Events, two of the biggest annual events, which draw the crowds to the events, which draw the crowds to the Marrakech region, areMarrakech region, are::

- -The big Gnaoua and world music The big Gnaoua and world music festival in Essaouira (early June) and festival in Essaouira (early June) and

- The film festival in the Red City (late - The film festival in the Red City (late September)September) Event surf groupies and post-hippies get Event surf groupies and post-hippies get together with ethno-beat enthusiasts together with ethno-beat enthusiasts and local gentry at the Gnaoua. and local gentry at the Gnaoua. Open-air concerts and the historic Open-air concerts and the historic ramparts of Essaouira make a fitting ramparts of Essaouira make a fitting backdrop. backdrop. The other is the Marrakech's big The other is the Marrakech's big cinema-festival: the FIFM is a flashier cinema-festival: the FIFM is a flashier occasion altogether. This glitzy finds occasion altogether. This glitzy finds the blue bloods of cinema, the stars the blue bloods of cinema, the stars and starlets, descend on the red and starlets, descend on the red carpet in their best ensemble, carpet in their best ensemble, rubbing shoulders with the big rubbing shoulders with the big cinema names from the Southcinema names from the South..

Marrakech Festivals and Marrakech Festivals and EventsEvents

Huge crowds gather at Jemaal Fna as along with the Huge crowds gather at Jemaal Fna as along with the star struck fans a number of film enthusiasts gather star struck fans a number of film enthusiasts gather to see the open-air screenings of Bollywood films. In to see the open-air screenings of Bollywood films. In July, Marrakech hosts a grand folklore festival, where July, Marrakech hosts a grand folklore festival, where it highlights its huge range of traditional music and it highlights its huge range of traditional music and dance. With the new festival management taking dance. With the new festival management taking over this festival it is expected that this event will over this festival it is expected that this event will soon be garbed in a more ethnic attire to bring it in soon be garbed in a more ethnic attire to bring it in line with the Essaouira Gnaoua bashline with the Essaouira Gnaoua bash . .

There is a more discreet spring chamber music do held There is a more discreet spring chamber music do held in Essaouira as well, not known to many. Apart from in Essaouira as well, not known to many. Apart from these highly publicized Moroccon events that attract these highly publicized Moroccon events that attract the visitors to be a part of there are few long-the visitors to be a part of there are few long-established traditional festivals or moussems, established traditional festivals or moussems, generally in late summer, that are worth catching, generally in late summer, that are worth catching, especially as the tradition seems to be disappearingespecially as the tradition seems to be disappearing..

Marrakech Parks and Marrakech Parks and GardensGardens

There are several beautiful parks and gardens in There are several beautiful parks and gardens in Marrakech. These have been used as some of the Marrakech. These have been used as some of the best places to loll on green grasses while spending best places to loll on green grasses while spending your vacation in this Moroccan city. If you are tired your vacation in this Moroccan city. If you are tired after roaming around various tourist places in the after roaming around various tourist places in the city of Marrakech, you can just spend your evening city of Marrakech, you can just spend your evening by getting teased by the fresh air in any of by getting teased by the fresh air in any of Marrakech Parks & GardensMarrakech Parks & Gardens . .

In the city of Marrakech, Jardin Menara is one of the In the city of Marrakech, Jardin Menara is one of the most beautiful parks. You can reach this beautiful most beautiful parks. You can reach this beautiful garden most easily. And probably this easy garden most easily. And probably this easy accessibility makes this garden a favorite nook for accessibility makes this garden a favorite nook for tourists as well as the local dwellerstourists as well as the local dwellers . .

Marrakech Parks and Marrakech Parks and GardensGardens

Looking for tranquility? Come to this garden of Looking for tranquility? Come to this garden of Jardin MenaraJardin Menara; and you will ; and you will find a peaceful ambiance. It is a very peaceful place where one can relax find a peaceful ambiance. It is a very peaceful place where one can relax and escape from everyday stressors. It may remind you of the favorite and escape from everyday stressors. It may remind you of the favorite poem, "To One Who Has Been Long in City Pent" by John Keats where poem, "To One Who Has Been Long in City Pent" by John Keats where someone gets a complete relaxation after he gets in a country side and has someone gets a complete relaxation after he gets in a country side and has the scenic beauty of nature. Jardin Menara features a fine-looking still pool the scenic beauty of nature. Jardin Menara features a fine-looking still pool backed by a pavilion which dates back to 1866 and an organised collection backed by a pavilion which dates back to 1866 and an organised collection of olive grovesof olive groves . .

Jardin Majorelle, another superb garden, was planned and laid out by the Jardin Majorelle, another superb garden, was planned and laid out by the French painter Majorelle in the year 1922. Amongst the striking array of French painter Majorelle in the year 1922. Amongst the striking array of flowery beauty, you will find Majorelle's blue villa which is now home to a flowery beauty, you will find Majorelle's blue villa which is now home to a modest museum of Islamic artmodest museum of Islamic art..

Marrakech Parks and Marrakech Parks and GardensGardens

Agdal Gardens, MarrakechAgdal Gardens, Marrakech is is consisted of vast orchards, consisted of vast orchards, a large lagoon, and other a large lagoon, and other small pools. The wonder small pools. The wonder tourists experience here is tourists experience here is the remarkable, ancient the remarkable, ancient system of underground system of underground irrigation channels from the irrigation channels from the Ourika Valley in the High Ourika Valley in the High Atlas. The garden stretches Atlas. The garden stretches to a full 3 km south of the to a full 3 km south of the Royal PalaceRoyal Palace . .

The utter garden is The utter garden is surrounded by high pisé and surrounded by high pisé and walls. Pisé is a mixture of walls. Pisé is a mixture of mud and clay. The citrus, mud and clay. The citrus, fig, pomegranate, olive and fig, pomegranate, olive and apricot orchards are still in apricot orchards are still in their original raised-plot their original raised-plot form, presenting you a form, presenting you a magnificent floral beautymagnificent floral beauty . .

Marrakech Parks and Marrakech Parks and GardensGardens

There lies a lagoon which is believed to There lies a lagoon which is believed to the largest one. The grandiose Tank the largest one. The grandiose Tank of Health, is said to be the 12th-of Health, is said to be the 12th-century creation of an Almohad century creation of an Almohad prince. However, as with many prince. However, as with many Moroccan historic locations, the Moroccan historic locations, the Agdal too was successively deserted Agdal too was successively deserted and reconstructed, the latest rebirth and reconstructed, the latest rebirth

dating from the 19th centurydating from the 19th century . .Before the French Protectorate's arrival, Before the French Protectorate's arrival, Agdal Gardens was the sultans' Agdal Gardens was the sultans' retreat of choice for luxurious picnics retreat of choice for luxurious picnics and boating parties. The garden was and boating parties. The garden was even at that time equipped with more even at that time equipped with more

than a few pavilionsthan a few pavilions . .However, there is an incident of However, there is an incident of misfortune at this garden. One ill-misfortune at this garden. One ill-fated sultan, whose name was Sidi fated sultan, whose name was Sidi Mohammed III, was in fact seriously Mohammed III, was in fact seriously wounded at one of these fetes; his wounded at one of these fetes; his steam-powered launch sank in the steam-powered launch sank in the pondpond..

Marrakech Parks and Marrakech Parks and GardensGardens

Jardin Majorelle GardenJardin Majorelle Garden, Marrakech is , Marrakech is one of the must see spots in one of the must see spots in Morocco. Not only attracting tourists Morocco. Not only attracting tourists from allover the globe, but also luring from allover the globe, but also luring the local dwellers to spend a sunny the local dwellers to spend a sunny day or relax on the green grasses day or relax on the green grasses determines the appeal of this determines the appeal of this magnificent Moroccan garden. During magnificent Moroccan garden. During your Marrakech sightseeing, if you your Marrakech sightseeing, if you get tired, just come to this tranquil get tired, just come to this tranquil spot to have a magnificent feeling of spot to have a magnificent feeling of

relaxationrelaxation . .These gardens belonged to the era when These gardens belonged to the era when colonialism was still a superior word colonialism was still a superior word in Europe. During the colonial period in Europe. During the colonial period when Morocco was occupied by when Morocco was occupied by France. And obviously it’s the France. And obviously it’s the creation of a French man who put creation of a French man who put vivacity in this garden. In the 1920s vivacity in this garden. In the 1920s the French artist Jacques Majorelle the French artist Jacques Majorelle made it, completed with pools, made it, completed with pools, coconut palms, bougainvilleas, coconut palms, bougainvilleas, banana trees and houses in an banana trees and houses in an extraordinary dark blue colorextraordinary dark blue color . .

Marrakech Parks and Marrakech Parks and GardensGardens

Adding private museum of North Adding private museum of North African artifacts, later the African artifacts, later the French couturier Yves Saint-French couturier Yves Saint-Luarent had taken well care of Luarent had taken well care of this garden. The gardens serve this garden. The gardens serve as a museum, and are open to as a museum, and are open to the public for a normal the public for a normal entrance feeentrance fee..The Majorelle Garden is actually a The Majorelle Garden is actually a botanical garden in Marrakech, botanical garden in Marrakech, Morocco. Although Majorelle's Morocco. Although Majorelle's art is mostly forgotten today # art is mostly forgotten today # his composition was made up his composition was made up of chivalrous orientalist of chivalrous orientalist watercolors. A special shade of watercolors. A special shade of bold cobalt blue which he used bold cobalt blue which he used extensively in the garden and extensively in the garden and its buildings is named after its buildings is named after him, Majorelle bluehim, Majorelle blue..The garden hosts more than 15 The garden hosts more than 15 bird species, which can be bird species, which can be found only in the area of North found only in the area of North AfricaAfrica..

Marrakech MuseumsMarrakech Museums

•Marrakech Museums Marrakech Museums feature Muslim art and feature Muslim art and

architectures. architectures. Photography, paintings Photography, paintings

and ceramics are the main and ceramics are the main attractions of Marrakech attractions of Marrakech

Museums. Besides, jewelry Museums. Besides, jewelry of past ages, clothing, of past ages, clothing,

manuscripts and different manuscripts and different mosaic designs will mosaic designs will

mesmerize you once you mesmerize you once you get in any of the get in any of the

Marrakech MuseumsMarrakech Museums

Marrakech MuseumsMarrakech MuseumsMuseum of MarrakechMuseum of MarrakechPositioned near the Medersa Ben Youssef, the Museum of Positioned near the Medersa Ben Youssef, the Museum of Marrakech is situated in the Dar M'Nebhi Palace and is aptly Marrakech is situated in the Dar M'Nebhi Palace and is aptly regarded one of the most gorgeous constructions remaining from regarded one of the most gorgeous constructions remaining from the end of the nineteenth century. Contemporary art display the end of the nineteenth century. Contemporary art display includes expos of paintings, photography and ceramics here. Feel includes expos of paintings, photography and ceramics here. Feel a large thematic exposition over herea large thematic exposition over here . .

Marrakech MuseumsMarrakech Museums

Islamic Art MuseumIslamic Art Museum The Islamic Art Museum The Islamic Art Museum is situated inside the is situated inside the arena of a blue villa in arena of a blue villa in the Majorelle Gardens. the Majorelle Gardens. There are exhibitions of There are exhibitions of marriage curtains and marriage curtains and fabrics, embroideries, fabrics, embroideries, manuscripts, jewelry manuscripts, jewelry and many other and many other masterpieces. Children masterpieces. Children are not allowed inside are not allowed inside the museumthe museum..

Marrakech MuseumsMarrakech Museums

•Dar Si SaidDar Si SaidDar Si Said museum Dar Si Said museum has a high-quality has a high-quality compilation of compilation of Moroccan works of art. Moroccan works of art. Getting into it you will Getting into it you will find treasures comprise find treasures comprise skillfully crafted silver skillfully crafted silver and Berber jewelry, and Berber jewelry, intricate chests, intricate chests, ancient pottery, ancient pottery, worked leather as well worked leather as well as an remarkable as an remarkable collection of carpetscollection of carpets

Marrakech MuseumsMarrakech Museums

Museum of the Friends of MarrakechMuseum of the Friends of Marrakech The Museum of the Friends of Marrakech is located in a The Museum of the Friends of Marrakech is located in a 19th century riad that has been outstandingly reinstated. 19th century riad that has been outstandingly reinstated. Notice the creations by Marrakechi artists offered through Notice the creations by Marrakechi artists offered through

expositions of jewelry, ceramics, clothing and manuscriptexpositions of jewelry, ceramics, clothing and manuscript..

Marrakech Popular Marrakech Popular DestinationsDestinations

The second largest city of Morocco is Marrakech, which has an affluent The second largest city of Morocco is Marrakech, which has an affluent industrial area and is the major market and organizational centre of industrial area and is the major market and organizational centre of Southern Morocco. Marrakech Popular Destinations include numerous Southern Morocco. Marrakech Popular Destinations include numerous historical monuments, buildings and the enchanting beauty of Marrakech historical monuments, buildings and the enchanting beauty of Marrakech lies in the atmosphere and the spectacular location of this city. Marrakech is lies in the atmosphere and the spectacular location of this city. Marrakech is the city of entertainment in Morocco. Djemaa el fna is a square in the hub of the city of entertainment in Morocco. Djemaa el fna is a square in the hub of Marrakech, which is the centre for entertainers like acrobats, drummers, Marrakech, which is the centre for entertainers like acrobats, drummers, dancers, pipe musicians, comedians and storytellers. Different kind of meals dancers, pipe musicians, comedians and storytellers. Different kind of meals are available here, including the sight of the Djemaa el Fna food stalls, are available here, including the sight of the Djemaa el Fna food stalls, several low-priced café restaurants and a number of high-class palace-several low-priced café restaurants and a number of high-class palace-restaurants, which offer Morocco's authentic delicacies at its very bestrestaurants, which offer Morocco's authentic delicacies at its very best . .

It is not necessary to have a guide in Marrakech, because the maps will guide It is not necessary to have a guide in Marrakech, because the maps will guide you flawlessly. Marrakech Popular Destinations are; Saadian Tombs, Bahia you flawlessly. Marrakech Popular Destinations are; Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace and Dar Si Said Museum where you can see the cedar woodwork, the Palace and Dar Si Said Museum where you can see the cedar woodwork, the interesting open-air market place called souks and small squares, where interesting open-air market place called souks and small squares, where you can frequently watch part of the making process of specific crafts. The you can frequently watch part of the making process of specific crafts. The most interesting times to visit the souks are early morning and late most interesting times to visit the souks are early morning and late afternoon when the auction of products is taken place. The Marrakech afternoon when the auction of products is taken place. The Marrakech Museum houses the exhibitions of Moroccan art and sculpture, both Museum houses the exhibitions of Moroccan art and sculpture, both traditional and contemporary. In the entrance quad of Marrakech Museum, traditional and contemporary. In the entrance quad of Marrakech Museum, there is a small bookshop and cafthere is a small bookshop and caf 鮠鮠 The Marrakech Museum has many The Marrakech Museum has many beautiful gardens with many picnic spots, lake-sized pools and calm and beautiful gardens with many picnic spots, lake-sized pools and calm and quiet surroundingsquiet surroundings.. Jemaa el Fna (The Place of Dead) MarrakechJemaa el Fna (The Place of Dead) Marrakech Medina of Marrakech MarrakechMedina of Marrakech Marrakech Gueliz MarrakechGueliz Marrakech Marrakech Souk MarrakechMarrakech Souk Marrakech Ouriki MarrakechOuriki Marrakech

Jemaa el Fna (The Jemaa el Fna (The Place of Dead)Place of Dead)

At the center of Medina, the famous Djemâa el At the center of Medina, the famous Djemâa el Fna square is situated, which is the Fna square is situated, which is the heartbeat of Marrakech. The name of Jemaa heartbeat of Marrakech. The name of Jemaa el Fna (The Place of Dead), Marrakech has el Fna (The Place of Dead), Marrakech has many interpretations: as Djemâa means, many interpretations: as Djemâa means, "meeting place" and el Fna means "the "meeting place" and el Fna means "the end" or "death," it could be translated as end" or "death," it could be translated as "Mosque of Death" or "Meeting Place at the "Mosque of Death" or "Meeting Place at the End of the World." Nowadays Jemaa el Fna End of the World." Nowadays Jemaa el Fna is a tourist spot, but in the past, the is a tourist spot, but in the past, the Djemâa's purpose was horrific: it was the Djemâa's purpose was horrific: it was the place for public viewings of the disengaged place for public viewings of the disengaged heads of sinners, criminals, and Christians, heads of sinners, criminals, and Christians,

hung on stakes around the squarehung on stakes around the square . .Presently, the Jemaa el Fna (The Place of Presently, the Jemaa el Fna (The Place of Dead), Marrakech is a place of the endless, Dead), Marrakech is a place of the endless, seething carnival, which covers every seething carnival, which covers every activity of man. It is a gathering place of activity of man. It is a gathering place of local farmers and tradesmen. Jemaa el Fna local farmers and tradesmen. Jemaa el Fna is a wide area bordered with small is a wide area bordered with small mosques and a series of cafés, all with mosques and a series of cafés, all with rooftop terraces that permit a panoramic rooftop terraces that permit a panoramic

bird's-eye viewbird's-eye view..

Jemaa el Fna (The Jemaa el Fna (The Place of Dead)Place of Dead)From early morning, when Marrakech is From early morning, when Marrakech is waking up, until midnight, when most waking up, until midnight, when most people have gone to bed, the people have gone to bed, the dissonance never stops. In the market dissonance never stops. In the market of Jemaa el Fna, stuffs are sale with of Jemaa el Fna, stuffs are sale with the open-air entertainment, which the open-air entertainment, which includes elaborate sagas (sometimes includes elaborate sagas (sometimes with men dressed as women) that with men dressed as women) that hypnotize the mass; cobra charmers hypnotize the mass; cobra charmers with strident flutes; wild Gnaouan with strident flutes; wild Gnaouan acrobats, dancers, and musicians acrobats, dancers, and musicians with incompatible cymbals; and with incompatible cymbals; and intermingling of monkey tamers, intermingling of monkey tamers, fortune-tellers, henna ladies, tooth fortune-tellers, henna ladies, tooth

pullers, and astrologerspullers, and astrologers . .The best time to observe the Djemâa is The best time to observe the Djemâa is sunset, when the entire square turns sunset, when the entire square turns purple, orange, or deep pink and purple, orange, or deep pink and adopts its smoky nighttime radiance adopts its smoky nighttime radiance from the hundreds of gas lamps that from the hundreds of gas lamps that light the still-sizzling food stalls. You light the still-sizzling food stalls. You can rove Jemaa el Fna (The Place of can rove Jemaa el Fna (The Place of Dead), Marrakech for hours, but be Dead), Marrakech for hours, but be

armedarmed . .

Ourika MarrakechOurika Marrakech

Marrakech has an affluent Marrakech has an affluent industrial area and is the industrial area and is the major market and major market and organizational centre of organizational centre of Southern Morocco. Southern Morocco. Marrakech is a place of Marrakech is a place of numerous historical numerous historical monuments, buildings monuments, buildings and the enchanting and the enchanting beauty of Marrakech lies beauty of Marrakech lies in the atmosphere and in the atmosphere and the spectacular location the spectacular location of this city. Marrakech is of this city. Marrakech is the city of entertainment the city of entertainment in Morocco. One of the in Morocco. One of the important tourist spot in important tourist spot in Marrakech is Ouriki, Marrakech is Ouriki, Marrakech, a small Marrakech, a small market village near market village near MarrakechMarrakech . .

Ourika MarrakechOurika Marrakech

Ouriki is a Berber village southeast of Ouriki is a Berber village southeast of Marrakech. This small village named Marrakech. This small village named Ouriki, Marrakech, is known for its weekly Ouriki, Marrakech, is known for its weekly local market, which is spread out in the local market, which is spread out in the whole village. The market divided in whole village. The market divided in different sections, so it take some time to different sections, so it take some time to visit all the sections- congested with visit all the sections- congested with animals, vegetables, local craft and more. animals, vegetables, local craft and more. Many villagers from the neighboring Many villagers from the neighboring villages visit this market. The village is villages visit this market. The village is very congested, but it was easy to find very congested, but it was easy to find some quiet places at the boundaries of the some quiet places at the boundaries of the village with several donkeys and local men village with several donkeys and local men around. The most crowded part of the around. The most crowded part of the market is the animal section. It is very market is the animal section. It is very interesting to have a look at the energetic interesting to have a look at the energetic bargaining and trade between the bargaining and trade between the villagers. In another part of the market, villagers. In another part of the market, you can see a lot of vegetables and you can see a lot of vegetables and delicious local fruits. At this colorful part delicious local fruits. At this colorful part of the market you will be seen many of the market you will be seen many tomatoes, onions and other vegetables and tomatoes, onions and other vegetables and herbs. The soil in the encircling area of the herbs. The soil in the encircling area of the village must be fertile. In the animal village must be fertile. In the animal section and vegetable section of the section and vegetable section of the market, you will be hardly seen any market, you will be hardly seen any womanwoman..

Gueliz MarrakechGueliz Marrakech

Marrakech comprises of two Marrakech comprises of two sections: the old town, or sections: the old town, or Medina, which goes back Medina, which goes back over a thousand years; over a thousand years; and the new town, known and the new town, known as "Gueliz" (after a small as "Gueliz" (after a small mountain at the edge of mountain at the edge of it), which was designed it), which was designed and formed by the French and formed by the French as a planned city early in as a planned city early in this century. When you this century. When you look down the main look down the main street of Gueliz, street of Gueliz, Marrakech you can see Marrakech you can see the minaret of the the minaret of the Koutoubia mosque and Koutoubia mosque and further than that the further than that the High Atlas Mountains, High Atlas Mountains, covered with snow in covered with snow in winterwinter . .

Gueliz MarrakechGueliz Marrakech

The French occupied Morocco from 1912 to 1956 and they had a concept of The French occupied Morocco from 1912 to 1956 and they had a concept of space that was very different from the Moroccan. In the 1920s, when Gueliz, space that was very different from the Moroccan. In the 1920s, when Gueliz, Marrakech was being planned and built, The French city-planners thought Marrakech was being planned and built, The French city-planners thought that the streets needed to be broad and houses separated from each other that the streets needed to be broad and houses separated from each other and clearly observable from the street. The centre of Gueliz is like a circle and clearly observable from the street. The centre of Gueliz is like a circle and the streets radiate out like spokes of a wheel. This place looks like a and the streets radiate out like spokes of a wheel. This place looks like a little of Paris, Place de l’Etoile and the avenues one of which is the Champs little of Paris, Place de l’Etoile and the avenues one of which is the Champs ElyseeElysee..Gueliz, Marrakech is the modern business district in Marrakech, and it is Gueliz, Marrakech is the modern business district in Marrakech, and it is completely different from the medina –the old historic town. This place is completely different from the medina –the old historic town. This place is very much alike with a French city. For the visitor, it is the place where you very much alike with a French city. For the visitor, it is the place where you find restaurants with airs and graces, pizzas and pasta joints, and barsfind restaurants with airs and graces, pizzas and pasta joints, and bars . .

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Marrakech

Marrakech( Arabic: Mûrrakûsh ,مراكش )know as the Pearl of the South or South Gate and City or Town red

ocher, a city of Morocco in the foothills of the Atlas mountains.

The city was founded in 1062 by Yusuf Ibn Tasufin, first king of the dynasty of the Almoravids. Historically,

Morocco was known as the east of Marrakech (name still current in Iran); name Morocco itself arises from the

deformation of the Spanish pronunciation of Marrakech Marruecos . The city is divided into two distinct parts: the Medina or historic (10 kilometers speaker) and the new city whose neighborhoods are called major: Guéliz and

Wintering.

MMarrakech contains beautiful places and it arrakech contains beautiful places and it is known by the Jamaa elfna the Koutoubia is known by the Jamaa elfna the Koutoubia

and other historical monuments not to and other historical monuments not to mention the wonderful places and gardensmention the wonderful places and gardens..

As it is wonderful she has welcomed As it is wonderful she has welcomed millions and millions of tourists from all over millions and millions of tourists from all over

the worldthe world. .

LA KOUTOUBIA

The Koutoubia Mosque, or Mosque of booksellers, was started under the Berber dynasty of the Almoravids in 1120, but was substantially rebuilt starting from 1162 under the Almohad Amir Abu Yusuf Yaqub al-Mansur, and

became one of the most characteristic buildings this style. Its name comes from the fact that it was in the bazaar

merchants manuscripts. Koutoubia fascinated by the beauty of its forms and the

grandeur of its architecture, its minaret, 77 meters high, is visible over 25 km.

It is the religious monuments most famous Marrakech.

Fitted under the Almohad dynasty, the Menara is a large garden planted with olive groves about 45 minutes walk from the Jamaa El Fna )Marrakech center(. At the heart

of this garden, a large basin at the foot of a house serves as a reservoir of water to irrigate crops.

It is a very quiet place, away from the hustle of the city. It is therefore an ideal place for walking.

The basin is fed water through a hydraulic system older than 700 years, bringing water from the mountains about

30 km from Marrakech .This basin allows irrigation of the olive Grove.

LA MENARA

THE BADI PALACE

El Badi Palace, located in Marrakech was built in the late sixteenth century by Sultan Ahmed Sa'did al-

Mansur dahbi to celebrate the victory over the Portuguese army in 1578 in the battle known as the

"Battle of Three Kings ". The construction of this sumptuous palace lasted from 1578 to 1603. The

richest materials were used to decorate parts of the 360 princely complex. Today, there remains a vast

esplanade dug gardens, planted with orange trees and surrounded by high walls. Indeed, in 1696, the Alawite Sultan Moulay Ismail took what was most rich in this

palace to build the imperial city of Meknes. The design of this jewel of Islamic art was influenced by the

Alhambra in Granada.

THE BAHIA PALACE

The Bahia Palace, located in Marrakech, is a masterpiece of Moroccan architecture which was built in the late nineteenth century, like most Arab palaces, it contains beautiful gardens and beautiful courtyards,

and includes lavishly decorated rooms.

The construction of the palace was undertaken by architect Moroccan El Mekki on behalf of the Grand

Vizier Ahmed Ben Moussa Ba said Hmad.

JAMAA EL FNA

Jamaa El Fna is a square in Marrakesh next to the Koutoubia mosque. This high-rise tourist draws ever

more than one million visitors come to attend performances facilitated by the snake charmers,

monkey trainers, storytellers, musicians and other popular artists )games, drawing henna etc ...( early

evening until the call to prayer at dawn. The intensity of these activities spectacular and original advocated the inclusion of this site by UNESCO in 2001 as a World

Heritage orally, the first of its kind worldwide. It is also distinguished by speakers who tell tales or

extolling the virtues of magic products. It should however be vigilant against the many pickpockets who

officiate.

GUELIZ AND WINTERING

Gueliz is the new town )European quarter( of Marrakech, with its wide avenues grid where shops, boutiques and décor, banks, major hotels, travel agents, shopping center have their headquarters. The covered market allows restaurant nearby to have the best fresh produce daily. It is an essential visit for those who want an

instant return to modernity.long, residential neighborhood until the rainy south and the Majorelle garden

nord .but in the modern area is rather the place Ben Ali Abd Moumen with gueliz Marrakech terrasses coffee )the most famous with its panoramic terrace is

unfortunately now closed( and bake until the Freedom Square through the Harti new place, recently renovated with colorful fountain and park in complete

restoration. Along this main thoroughfare, moult craft stores, luxury shops, great cafes allow you to wander away from the noise of other neighborhoods The grid is

very simple and you can walk the streets perpendicular to rejoin the main avenue of France and the residential area of Wintering where you can go out touring with the

only sound of birds and palm trees. . The Convention Center and the Theater Royal sometimes offer local entertainment or exhibitions located on Avenue de France, is

also an opportunity for a lively ride )many Marrakchis( at sunset.

MarrakeshMarrakesh

First Name: Aimad MohamedFirst Name: Aimad Mohamed

Family Name: TariqFamily Name: Tariq

Like many North African Like many North African and Middle Eastern cities, and Middle Eastern cities,

Marrakech comprises Marrakech comprises both an old fortified city both an old fortified city

)the medina( and an )the medina( and an adjacent modern city adjacent modern city

)called Gueliz(. It is )called Gueliz(. It is served by Menara served by Menara

International Airport )RAK International Airport )RAK is the code for the airport( is the code for the airport(

and a rail link to and a rail link to Casablanca and the Casablanca and the

north. Marrakech is the north. Marrakech is the third largest city in third largest city in

Morocco after Morocco after Casablanca and RabatCasablanca and Rabat..

Marrakech or Marrakesh(, known as the "Red City", is an important and former Marrakech or Marrakesh(, known as the "Red City", is an important and former imperial city in Morocco. It has a population of 1,070,838 )as of 2004(,[1] and is the imperial city in Morocco. It has a population of 1,070,838 )as of 2004(,[1] and is the capital of the mid-southwestern economic region of Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz, capital of the mid-southwestern economic region of Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz,

near the foothills of the Snowy-capped Atlas Mountainsnear the foothills of the Snowy-capped Atlas Mountains..

Gueliz

Marrakech has the largest traditional market )souk( in Morocco and Marrakech has the largest traditional market )souk( in Morocco and also has one of the busiest squares in Africa and the world, Djemaa also has one of the busiest squares in Africa and the world, Djemaa El Fna.The square bustles with acrobats, story-tellers, water sellers, El Fna.The square bustles with acrobats, story-tellers, water sellers,

orange juice sellers, pastries sellers, dancers, and musicians. By orange juice sellers, pastries sellers, dancers, and musicians. By night, the square turns into food stalls, becoming a huge open-air night, the square turns into food stalls, becoming a huge open-air

restaurant with busy liferestaurant with busy life..

Djemaa El FnaDjemaa El Fna

Water seller

Orange juice seller Dried fruit sellers

Pastries sellersPastries sellers

Musicians

Acrobats

Name’s origineName’s origine

The probable origin of its name is from the Amazigh )Berber( The probable origin of its name is from the Amazigh )Berber( words mur )n( akush, which means "Land of God". )The root words mur )n( akush, which means "Land of God". )The root

"mur" is used now in the Berber languages mostly in the "mur" is used now in the Berber languages mostly in the feminine form "tamurt"(. The same word "mur" appears in the feminine form "tamurt"(. The same word "mur" appears in the

country Mauritania, but this interpretation is still unproven to country Mauritania, but this interpretation is still unproven to this daythis day..

Until a few decades ago, Morocco was known as Kingdom of Until a few decades ago, Morocco was known as Kingdom of Marrakech by Arabs, Persians and Europeans. The European Marrakech by Arabs, Persians and Europeans. The European

names of Morocco, Marruecos, Maroc, Marokko are directly names of Morocco, Marruecos, Maroc, Marokko are directly derived from the Berber word Murakush. The city is spelled derived from the Berber word Murakush. The city is spelled

"Marrakech" in French, "Marrakech" or "Marrakesh" in "Marrakech" in French, "Marrakech" or "Marrakesh" in English, "Marrakesch" in German and "Marakeş" in TurkishEnglish, "Marrakesch" in German and "Marakeş" in Turkish..

HistoryHistoryPrior to the advent of the Almoravids in Prior to the advent of the Almoravids in

the 11th century, the area was ruled the 11th century, the area was ruled from the city of Aghmat. The Almoravid from the city of Aghmat. The Almoravid

leader, Abu-Bakr Ibn-Umar decided leader, Abu-Bakr Ibn-Umar decided Aghmat was becoming overcrowded Aghmat was becoming overcrowded and chose to build a new capital. He and chose to build a new capital. He decided to build it in the plains near decided to build it in the plains near

the Tansift river. He chose the site of the Tansift river. He chose the site of Marrakech, because it was in neutral Marrakech, because it was in neutral

territory between two tribes who were territory between two tribes who were vying for the honor of hosting the new vying for the honor of hosting the new capital.[citation needed] Work started capital.[citation needed] Work started

in May 1070, but Abu-Bakr was in May 1070, but Abu-Bakr was recalled to the Sahara to put down a recalled to the Sahara to put down a

rebellion in January 1071 and the city rebellion in January 1071 and the city was completed by his deputy and was completed by his deputy and

eventual successor Yusuf ibn Tashfin.eventual successor Yusuf ibn Tashfin.[3] The city experienced its greatest [3] The city experienced its greatest

period under the leadership of Yacoub period under the leadership of Yacoub el Mansour, the third Almohad sultan. el Mansour, the third Almohad sultan.

A number of poets and scholars A number of poets and scholars entered the city during his reign and entered the city during his reign and

he began the construction of the he began the construction of the Koutoubia Mosque and a new kasbahKoutoubia Mosque and a new kasbah..

The Koutoubia MosqueThe Koutoubia Mosque

Prior to the reign of Moulay Ismail, Marrakech was the capital of Prior to the reign of Moulay Ismail, Marrakech was the capital of Morocco. After his reign, his grandson moved the capital back to Morocco. After his reign, his grandson moved the capital back to

Marrakech from MeknèsMarrakech from Meknès..For centuries Marrakech has been known for its 'seven saints.' For centuries Marrakech has been known for its 'seven saints.'

When sufism was at the height of its popularity, during the reign of When sufism was at the height of its popularity, during the reign of Moulay Ismail, the festival of the 'seven saints' was founded by Abu Moulay Ismail, the festival of the 'seven saints' was founded by Abu

Ali al-Hassan al-Yusi at the request of the sultan. The tombs of Ali al-Hassan al-Yusi at the request of the sultan. The tombs of several renowned figures were moved to Marrakech to attract several renowned figures were moved to Marrakech to attract

pilgrims in the same way Essaouira did at that time with its Regrega pilgrims in the same way Essaouira did at that time with its Regrega festivals. The 'seven saints' )sebaatou rizjel( is now a firmly festivals. The 'seven saints' )sebaatou rizjel( is now a firmly

established institution, attracting visitors from everywhere. The established institution, attracting visitors from everywhere. The seven saints include Sidi Bel Abbas )the patron saint of the city(, seven saints include Sidi Bel Abbas )the patron saint of the city(,

Sidi Muhammad al-Jazuli, Sidi Abu al-Qasim Al-Suhayli, Cadi Ayyad Sidi Muhammad al-Jazuli, Sidi Abu al-Qasim Al-Suhayli, Cadi Ayyad ben Moussa, Abdelaziz al-Tebaa and Abdallah al-Ghazwaniben Moussa, Abdelaziz al-Tebaa and Abdallah al-Ghazwani..

Marrakech was dominated in the first half of the 20th century by Marrakech was dominated in the first half of the 20th century by T'hami El Glaoui, Lord of the Atlas and Pasha of Marrakech. The T'hami El Glaoui, Lord of the Atlas and Pasha of Marrakech. The

poet of the city was Mohammed Ben Brahim, his favorite place was poet of the city was Mohammed Ben Brahim, his favorite place was café Al-Masraf. The poems and songs of Ben Brahim are still known café Al-Masraf. The poems and songs of Ben Brahim are still known

by heart by many Marrakshiby heart by many Marrakshi..

Seven SaintsSeven Saints

Marrakech is a city of history, and all with a few days to pass here Marrakech is a city of history, and all with a few days to pass here must see the beautiful, large mosque and madrasa of Ben Yussef must see the beautiful, large mosque and madrasa of Ben Yussef inside the large souq, that begins at the northern side of Jemaa l-inside the large souq, that begins at the northern side of Jemaa l-

Fna. For deeper understanding of Moroccan architecture, the Fna. For deeper understanding of Moroccan architecture, the Almoravid koubba, 20-30 metres south of the mosque of Ben Almoravid koubba, 20-30 metres south of the mosque of Ben

Yussef. Palaces like El-Bahia, El-Badi and Dar Si Said were built to Yussef. Palaces like El-Bahia, El-Badi and Dar Si Said were built to please the senses, while those who cannot get enough of gardens please the senses, while those who cannot get enough of gardens

can still feel old greatness in Agdal gardencan still feel old greatness in Agdal garden..

Madrassa of Ben Youssef Almoravid koubbaAlmoravid koubba

El-Badi PalaceEl-Badi Palace

El-Bahia PalaceEl-Bahia Palace

Agdal gardenAgdal garden

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: :Murakush, ArabicMurakush, Arabic مراكشمراكش MurrākushMurrākush ,( ,(known as the "Red known as the "Red

City", is an important and City", is an important and former imperial city in in Morocco. It has a . It has a

population of 1,070,838 (as of 2004),population of 1,070,838 (as of 2004),[1] and is the capital of the mid-and is the capital of the mid-

southwestern economic region of southwestern economic region of Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz, near the , near the

foothills of the snow-cappedfoothills of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains..

Marrakech has the largest traditional Marrakech has the largest traditional market (market (souk) in Morocco and also has ) in Morocco and also has

one of the business squares in one of the business squares in Africa and the world, and the world, Djemaa el Fna..[2] The The

square bustles with acrobats, story-square bustles with acrobats, story-tellers, water sellers, dancers, and tellers, water sellers, dancers, and

musicians. By night, the square turns musicians. By night, the square turns into food stalls, becoming a huge into food stalls, becoming a huge open-air restaurant with busy lifeopen-air restaurant with busy life..

Marrakech has the largest traditional Marrakech has the largest traditional market (market (souk) in Morocco and also has ) in Morocco and also has

one of the busiest squares in one of the busiest squares in Africa and the world, and the world, Djemaa el Fna..[2] The The

square bustles with acrobats, story-square bustles with acrobats, story-tellers, water sellers, dancers, and tellers, water sellers, dancers, and

musicians. By night, the square turns musicians. By night, the square turns into food stalls, becoming a huge into food stalls, becoming a huge open-air restaurant with busy lifeopen-air restaurant with busy life..

FamOus places in MarrakechFamOus places in Marrakech

Kenzi Menara Palace Boulevard Mohamed VI Zone Boulevard Mohamed VI Zone

Agdal , MarrakechAgdal , Marrakech • • Show map Overlooking the old historical Overlooking the old historical

city walls and the lush Agdal city walls and the lush Agdal royal gardens, the Kenzi royal gardens, the Kenzi

Menara Palace enjoys a unique Menara Palace enjoys a unique location in Marrakechlocation in Marrakech….….

The Red House Av. El Yarmouk Hivernage, Av. El Yarmouk Hivernage,

MarrakechMarrakech • • Show map Ideally situated in the heart of the Ideally situated in the heart of the

Hivernage district and in the Hivernage district and in the border of the Medina ans its border of the Medina ans its

ramparts, this luxury host's palace ramparts, this luxury host's palace is a real enjoyment of Moorish is a real enjoyment of Moorish

architecture where the internalarchitecture where the internal…...…...

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De La Palmeraie, MarrakechDe La Palmeraie, Marrakech • • Show map This unique palace, built in a This unique palace, built in a

traditional Marrakchi style, opens a traditional Marrakchi style, opens a window into Moroccan culture and window into Moroccan culture and

architecturearchitecture….….

Bp 525 Rte De Casablanca, Bp 525 Rte De Casablanca, MarrakechMarrakech • • Show map

The Kenzi Semiramis features a The Kenzi Semiramis features a lovely swimming pool, a calm lovely swimming pool, a calm

setting and free Wi-Fi in the entire setting and free Wi-Fi in the entire hotel. Enjoy a relaxing break in its hotel. Enjoy a relaxing break in its peaceful grounds, filled with palm peaceful grounds, filled with palm

treestrees

SofitelSofitel

Rue Haroun Errachid, MarrakechRue Haroun Errachid, Marrakech • • Show map

Sofitel Marrakech Le Palais looks Sofitel Marrakech Le Palais looks like a Moorish palace with its huge like a Moorish palace with its huge lobby area where the statue of the lobby area where the statue of the

water carrier from Jema El Fna water carrier from Jema El Fna square has pride of placesquare has pride of place….….

Hivernage Hotel & Spa Rue Des Temples, MarrakechRue Des Temples, Marrakech• • Only few steps from the medina Only few steps from the medina

and souks, This contemporary and souks, This contemporary design hotel with age-old design hotel with age-old

Moorish craftsmanship is well Moorish craftsmanship is well situated in the romantic situated in the romantic

andprestigious Hivernage area andprestigious Hivernage area The hotel combines a coolThe hotel combines a cool…...…...

Amani Residence Hôtel 1111 Rue Abbou Bakr Seddik, Avenue Rue Abbou Bakr Seddik, Avenue

Mohamed 6, MarrakechMohamed 6, Marrakech • • Show map Excellent Location on the main Excellent Location on the main

avenue. One of the best three stars avenue. One of the best three stars in town. Discover the charm and in town. Discover the charm and

the attractions of Marrakesh during the attractions of Marrakesh during your stay in Amani Residence Hotelyour stay in Amani Residence Hotel..

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History of MarrakeShHistory of MarrakeShMarrakech or MarrakeshMarrakech or Marrakesh) ) Amazigh

: :Murakush, ArabicMurakush, Arabic مراكشمراكش MurrākushMurrākush ,( ,(known as the "Red known as the "Red

City", is an important and City", is an important and former imperial city in in Morocco. It has a . It has a

population of 1,070,838 (as of 2004),population of 1,070,838 (as of 2004),[1] and is the capital of the mid-and is the capital of the mid-

southwestern economic region of southwestern economic region of Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz, near the , near the

foothills of the snow-cappedfoothills of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains..

Marrakech has the largest traditional Marrakech has the largest traditional market (market (souk) in Morocco and also has ) in Morocco and also has

one of the business squares in one of the business squares in Africa and the world, and the world, Djemaa el Fna..[2] The The

square bustles with acrobats, story-square bustles with acrobats, story-tellers, water sellers, dancers, and tellers, water sellers, dancers, and

musicians. By night, the square turns musicians. By night, the square turns into food stalls, becoming a huge into food stalls, becoming a huge open-air restaurant with busy lifeopen-air restaurant with busy life..

Marrakech has the largest traditional Marrakech has the largest traditional market (market (souk) in Morocco and also has ) in Morocco and also has

one of the busiest squares in one of the busiest squares in Africa and the world, and the world, Djemaa el Fna..[2] The The

square bustles with acrobats, story-square bustles with acrobats, story-tellers, water sellers, dancers, and tellers, water sellers, dancers, and

musicians. By night, the square turns musicians. By night, the square turns into food stalls, becoming a huge into food stalls, becoming a huge open-air restaurant with busy lifeopen-air restaurant with busy life..

FamOus places in MarrakechFamOus places in Marrakech

Kenzi Menara Palace Boulevard Mohamed VI Zone Boulevard Mohamed VI Zone

Agdal , MarrakechAgdal , Marrakech • • Show map Overlooking the old historical Overlooking the old historical

city walls and the lush Agdal city walls and the lush Agdal royal gardens, the Kenzi royal gardens, the Kenzi

Menara Palace enjoys a unique Menara Palace enjoys a unique location in Marrakechlocation in Marrakech….….

The Red House Av. El Yarmouk Hivernage, Av. El Yarmouk Hivernage,

MarrakechMarrakech • • Show map Ideally situated in the heart of the Ideally situated in the heart of the

Hivernage district and in the Hivernage district and in the border of the Medina ans its border of the Medina ans its

ramparts, this luxury host's palace ramparts, this luxury host's palace is a real enjoyment of Moorish is a real enjoyment of Moorish

architecture where the internalarchitecture where the internal…...…...

Score fromScore from 94 reviewsPalmeraie Golf Palace Palmeraie Golf Palace & Resort Circuit Palmeraie Golf Palace & Resort Circuit

De La Palmeraie, MarrakechDe La Palmeraie, Marrakech • • Show map This unique palace, built in a This unique palace, built in a

traditional Marrakchi style, opens a traditional Marrakchi style, opens a window into Moroccan culture and window into Moroccan culture and

architecturearchitecture….….

Bp 525 Rte De Casablanca, Bp 525 Rte De Casablanca, MarrakechMarrakech • • Show map

The Kenzi Semiramis features a The Kenzi Semiramis features a lovely swimming pool, a calm lovely swimming pool, a calm

setting and free Wi-Fi in the entire setting and free Wi-Fi in the entire hotel. Enjoy a relaxing break in its hotel. Enjoy a relaxing break in its peaceful grounds, filled with palm peaceful grounds, filled with palm

treestrees

SofitelSofitel

Rue Haroun Errachid, MarrakechRue Haroun Errachid, Marrakech • • Show map

Sofitel Marrakech Le Palais looks Sofitel Marrakech Le Palais looks like a Moorish palace with its huge like a Moorish palace with its huge lobby area where the statue of the lobby area where the statue of the

water carrier from Jema El Fna water carrier from Jema El Fna square has pride of placesquare has pride of place….….

Hivernage Hotel & Spa Rue Des Temples, MarrakechRue Des Temples, Marrakech• • Only few steps from the medina Only few steps from the medina

and souks, This contemporary and souks, This contemporary design hotel with age-old design hotel with age-old

Moorish craftsmanship is well Moorish craftsmanship is well situated in the romantic situated in the romantic

andprestigious Hivernage area andprestigious Hivernage area The hotel combines a coolThe hotel combines a cool…...…...

Amani Residence Hôtel 1111 Rue Abbou Bakr Seddik, Avenue Rue Abbou Bakr Seddik, Avenue

Mohamed 6, MarrakechMohamed 6, Marrakech • • Show map Excellent Location on the main Excellent Location on the main

avenue. One of the best three stars avenue. One of the best three stars in town. Discover the charm and in town. Discover the charm and

the attractions of Marrakesh during the attractions of Marrakesh during your stay in Amani Residence Hotelyour stay in Amani Residence Hotel..

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PLAYNINGPLAYNING1.History of Marrakesh 2.Famous peoples in Marrakesh

3.Famous places in Marrakesh 4.Djmaa el Fna 5.Kotoubia mosque

6.Majorelle Garden in Marrakech 7.Menara Garden

HistoryHistory ofof MarrakeshMarrakesh

MarrakechMarrakech or or MarrakeshMarrakesh ((Amazigh : :MurakushMurakush , ,

Arabic مراكش مراكشMurakushMurakush ,) ,)know as the "Red City", is know as the "Red City", is

an important andan important and former imperial City inin

Morocco. . It has a It has a population of 1,070,838 )as population of 1,070,838 )as

of 2004of 2004(,(,[1] and is the and is the capital of the mid-capital of the mid-

southwestern economic southwestern economic region ofregion of

Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz

, , near the foothills of the near the foothills of the snow-cappedsnow-capped

Atlas Mountains..

History of marrakechHistory of marrakechLike many Like many North African

and and Middle Eastern cities, cities, Marrakech comprises Marrakech comprises

both an old fortified City both an old fortified City (the (the médina) and an ) and an

adjacent modern city adjacent modern city (called Gueliz). It is (called Gueliz). It is

served by served by Ménara International Airport

(RAK is the code for the (RAK is the code for the airport) and a rail link to airport) and a rail link to

Casablanca and the and the north. Marrakech is the north. Marrakech is the

third largest city in third largest city in Morocco after after Casablanca

andand Rabat[.[.citation needed

Famous people in marrakeshFamous people in marrakeshLeonardo DiCaprio in MarrakeshNovember 19, 2007November 19, 2007 Leonardo DiCaprio, Image from Leonardo DiCaprio, Image from

World Wide WebWorld Wide WebThis afternoon, on the way home This afternoon, on the way home

from the bank, I ran into an from the bank, I ran into an acquaintance who owns a nearby acquaintance who owns a nearby well-known antique store. He told well-known antique store. He told

me that Leonardo DiCaprio visited me that Leonardo DiCaprio visited his shop this past Friday afternoon. his shop this past Friday afternoon. He was flanked by eight Moroccan He was flanked by eight Moroccan

bodyguards, and four American bodyguards, and four American bodyguards, and theybodyguards, and they[...] [...]

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famous places in marrakeshfamous places in marrakeshThe Medina, once the only part The Medina, once the only part

of town, is still the core of of town, is still the core of Marrakech. Since the Marrakech. Since the

Protectorate, new Protectorate, new neighborhoods have been neighborhoods have been

added to the city. The Modern added to the city. The Modern part shelters the Gueliz and the part shelters the Gueliz and the

Hivernage: neighborhoods Hivernage: neighborhoods famous for their many famous for their many

restaurants and stores. Not to restaurants and stores. Not to forget the beautiful Palmeraie forget the beautiful Palmeraie

)Palm grove( without which )Palm grove( without which Marrakech would never be the Marrakech would never be the

same! Thirty years ago, superb same! Thirty years ago, superb hotels, palaces and other villas hotels, palaces and other villas

were constructed there. The were constructed there. The Palmeraie )palm grove(, far Palmeraie )palm grove(, far

from downtown hubbub, offers from downtown hubbub, offers isolation and tranquilityisolation and tranquility ! !

Djamaa El FnaDjamaa El FnaDjemaa el FnaDjemaa el Fna[1][1]( ( ArabicArabic : :

الفناء الفناء جامع ( ( jâmiʻ al-fanâʼjâmiʻ al-fanâʼجامعis a square andis a square and market market

placeplace inin MarrakeshMarrakesh''ss medina quartermedina quarter ) )old city(. old city(.

The origin of its name The origin of its name remains unknown: it remains unknown: it

meansmeans Assembly of the Assembly of the deaddead inin ArabicArabic, , but as the but as the wordword djemaadjemaa also meansalso means mosquemosque in Arabic, it could in Arabic, it could

also meanalso mean place of the place of the vanished mosquevanished mosque, , in in

reference to a destroyedreference to a destroyed AlmoravidAlmoravid mosquemosque..

Koutobia mosqueKoutobia mosqueFirst built in 1147, but demolished First built in 1147, but demolished

since it was not correctly aligned since it was not correctly aligned with Mecca, the "mosque of the with Mecca, the "mosque of the booksellers", was finished in its booksellers", was finished in its

present shape in 1199. It has ever present shape in 1199. It has ever since been the landmark of since been the landmark of

Marrakech, rising up from the low Marrakech, rising up from the low houses and markets around. Its houses and markets around. Its

style is a Almohad, but has a good style is a Almohad, but has a good deal of simple Andalucian elements deal of simple Andalucian elements

added to it. The minaret rises 77 added to it. The minaret rises 77 meters above the ground, while the meters above the ground, while the mosque is sizeable by itself. While mosque is sizeable by itself. While

it has a strict appearance in red it has a strict appearance in red stone today, it is believed that it stone today, it is believed that it

originally was covered with plaster. originally was covered with plaster. There have been plans of There have been plans of

renovating the Koutoubia into this renovating the Koutoubia into this stylestyle . .

Majorelle Garden in MarrakechMajorelle Garden in MarrakechMajorelle Garden, an oasis of Majorelle Garden, an oasis of

calm and cool, fresh air in the calm and cool, fresh air in the heart of the city of Marrakech. heart of the city of Marrakech.

The garden has gained in The garden has gained in notoriety over the last few years, notoriety over the last few years,

and it was about time! The and it was about time! The garden is named after its garden is named after its

designer, Jacques Majorelle, a designer, Jacques Majorelle, a painter and amateur botanist. He painter and amateur botanist. He

came to sunny Marrakech in came to sunny Marrakech in 1917 because he had 1917 because he had

tuberculosis. He planted his tuberculosis. He planted his garden around his studio. It's the garden around his studio. It's the ideal spot for lovers of cacti and ideal spot for lovers of cacti and

rare essences. The garden's rare essences. The garden's beautiful bougainvilleas make the beautiful bougainvilleas make the

entire property smell heavenlyentire property smell heavenly..

MENARA GARDENMENARA GARDENLooking for tranquility? Looking for tranquility?

ComeCome to this garden of to this garden of Jardin Menara; and you will Jardin Menara; and you will find a peaceful ambiance. It find a peaceful ambiance. It

is a very peaceful place is a very peaceful place where one can relax and where one can relax and

escape from everyday escape from everyday stressors. It may remind stressors. It may remind

you of the favorite poem, you of the favorite poem, "To One Who Has Been Long "To One Who Has Been Long

in City Pent" by John Keats in City Pent" by John Keats where someone gets a where someone gets a

complete relaxation after complete relaxation after he gets in a country side he gets in a country side

and has the scenic beauty and has the scenic beauty of nature. Jardin Menara of nature. Jardin Menara

features a fine-looking still features a fine-looking still pool backed by a pavilion pool backed by a pavilion which dates back to 1866 which dates back to 1866

and an organised collection and an organised collection of olive grovesof olive groves..

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