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Marrakech city
And all you need to know about
it
Marrakech is the second largest city of
Morocco and is known as the Red City. ...
Like many north African cities it is
mainly divided into medina which is the
old fortified city and a modern city
nearby (called Gueliz). The city has a
wonder climate with shimmering white
snowy winters and warm humid
summers.
The Koutoubia Mosque Jemaa El Fnaa
You haven’t been to Marrakech unless you’ve From the sunrise to the confines of the
seen the Koutoubia Mosque. This Marrakech night, the Jemaa El Fnaa Square
landmark is actually visible from almost Marrakech is strolled all day long by
anywhere in the city. Additionally, you can foreign tourists for the pleasure of the
spot the minaret from further afield. On clear eyes and the purchase of souvenirs, and
days, it’s even visible from 25 kilometres by the national tourists for Moroccan folk
away. tales and attractions, and by many
workers and trades (from the shopkeeper
to the restaurant owners to the animators
of all kinds). Decried or beloved, the
thrilling Jemaa El Fnaa Square Marrakech
has been for centuries the heart of the
Medina of Marrakech: place of justice of
the ancient times, place of passage for
tourists, place of Entertainment
The Koutoubia Mosque was built in the recognized by UNESCO since 2001,
middle of the 12th century on the agora of ancient and recent cultural
foundations of the Ksar el Hajar palace. events.
This was constructed by the Almoravids
under Ali Ben Youssef. However, the
Almohad dynasty that subsequently ruled
after conquering Marrakech in 1147
demolished the palace like so many other
The Majorelle Mamounia
Garden Marrakech is also known as the city of luxury,
thanks to its famous palaces, 5-star restaurants,
luxury spas and hammams and charming riads
(traditional houses) in the medina. Amongst
others, there is the Mamounia and its enchanting
gardens