Marrakech the red city

FINAL PUBLICATION
TEACHER’S NAME: AZEDDINE TAGGOUCH
OUHOUD PRIVATE SCHOOL, MARRAKECH,
MOROCCO
PROJECT’S NAME: DISCOVER YOUR CITY
AIM OF THE PROJECT: GET TO KNOW
ONE’S HOMECITY

Marrakech The Red
City
By Mouad Nassif and Ayoub
Lekhlifi

Planning
1/The History Of Marrakech
2/Geography Of Marrakech
3/The Famous Monuments in Marrakech
4/Marrakech Festivals and Events
5/Marrakech Parks and Gardens
6/Marrakech Museums
7/Marrakech Popular Destinations

The History Of MarrakechThe History Of Marrakech
1-11-1..NameName::
MarrakechMarrakech oror MarrakeshMarrakesh ((AmazighAmazigh::
MurakushMurakush,,ArabicArabic‫شكارمراكش‬‫شكارمراكش‬MurrākushMurrākush),),
known as the "Red City", is anknown as the "Red City", is an
important andimportant and former imperial cityformer imperial city inin
MoroccoMorocco. It has a population of. It has a population of
1,070,838 (as of 2004), and is the1,070,838 (as of 2004), and is the
capital of the mid-southwesterncapital of the mid-southwestern
economic region ofeconomic region of
Marrakech-Tensift-Al HaouzMarrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz, near the, near the
foothills of the snow-cappedfoothills of the snow-capped
Atlas MountainsAtlas Mountains..
Like manyLike many North AfricanNorth African andand
Middle EasternMiddle Eastern cities, Marrakechcities, Marrakech
comprises both an old fortified citycomprises both an old fortified city
(the(the médinamédina) and an adjacent modern) and an adjacent modern
city (calledcity (called GuelizGueliz). It is served by). It is served by
Ménara International AirportMénara International Airport (RAK is(RAK is
the code for the airport) and a rail linkthe code for the airport) and a rail link
toto CasablancaCasablanca and the north.and the north.
Marrakech is the third largest city inMarrakech is the third largest city in
MoroccoMorocco afterafter CasablancaCasablanca andandRabatRabat..

1-21-2..HistoryHistory::
Prior to the advent of thePrior to the advent of the AlmoravidsAlmoravids in thein the
11th century, the area was ruled from the11th century, the area was ruled from the
city ofcity of AghmatAghmat. The. The AlmoravidAlmoravid leader,leader,
Abu-Bakr Ibn-UmarAbu-Bakr Ibn-Umar decideddecided AghmatAghmat waswas
becoming overcrowded and chose to build abecoming overcrowded and chose to build a
new capital. He decided to build it in thenew capital. He decided to build it in the
plains near theplains near the Tansift riverTansift river. He chose. He chose
the site of Marrakech, because it was inthe site of Marrakech, because it was in
neutral territory between two tribes whoneutral territory between two tribes who
were vying for the honor of hosting thewere vying for the honor of hosting the
new capitalWork started in May 1070, butnew capitalWork started in May 1070, but
Abu-Bakr was recalled to the Sahara toAbu-Bakr was recalled to the Sahara to
put down a rebellion in January 1071 andput down a rebellion in January 1071 and
the city was completed by his deputy andthe city was completed by his deputy and
eventual successoreventual successor Yusuf ibn TashfinYusuf ibn Tashfin.The.The
city experienced its greatest period undercity experienced its greatest period under
the leadership of Yacoub el Mansour, thethe leadership of Yacoub el Mansour, the
third Almohad sultan. A number of poetsthird Almohad sultan. A number of poets
and scholars entered the city during hisand scholars entered the city during his
reign and he began the construction of thereign and he began the construction of the
Koutoubia Mosque and a new kasbahKoutoubia Mosque and a new kasbah..

Prior to the reign ofPrior to the reign of Moulay IsmailMoulay Ismail, Marrakech, Marrakech
was the capital ofwas the capital of MoroccoMorocco. After his. After his
reign, his grandson moved the capitalreign, his grandson moved the capital
back to Marrakech fromback to Marrakech fromMeknèsMeknès..
For centuries Marrakech has been known forFor centuries Marrakech has been known for
its 'seven saints.' Whenits 'seven saints.' When sufismsufism was at thewas at the
height of its popularity, during the reign ofheight of its popularity, during the reign of
Moulay IsmailMoulay Ismail, the festival of the 'seven, the festival of the 'seven
saints' was founded bysaints' was founded by
Abu Ali al-Hassan al-YusiAbu Ali al-Hassan al-Yusi at the request ofat the request of
the sultan. The tombs of severalthe sultan. The tombs of several
renowned figures were moved torenowned figures were moved to
Marrakech to attract pilgrims in the sameMarrakech to attract pilgrims in the same
wayway EssaouiraEssaouira did at that time with itsdid 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 visitorsestablished institution, attracting visitors
from everywhere. The seven saintsfrom everywhere. The seven saints
includeinclude Sidi Bel AbbasSidi Bel Abbas (the patron saint of(the patron saint of
the city),the city), Sidi Muhammad al-JazuliSidi Muhammad al-Jazuli,,
Sidi Abu al-Qasim Al-SuhayliSidi Abu al-Qasim Al-Suhayli,,
Cadi Ayyad ben MoussaCadi Ayyad ben Moussa,,
Abdelaziz al-TebaaAbdelaziz al-Tebaa andand

Marrakech was dominated in the first half of the 20th century byMarrakech was dominated in the first half of the 20th century by
T'hami El GlaouiT'hami El Glaoui, Lord of the Atlas and, Lord of the Atlas and PashaPasha of Marrakech. The poetof Marrakech. The poet
of the city wasof the city was Mohammed Ben BrahimMohammed Ben Brahim, his favorite place was café Al-, his favorite place was café Al-
Masraf. The poems and songs ofMasraf. The poems and songs of Ben BrahimBen Brahim are still known by heartare 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 Mountains,Marrakech, or Marrakesh, Morocco, a city near the Atlas Mountains,
some 140 miles (225 km) south of Casablanca. It is primarily asome 140 miles (225 km) south of Casablanca. It is primarily a
trade center, serving southern Morocco and known mainly for itstrade center, serving southern Morocco and known mainly for its
markets and handicrafts. Tourism is also important. In the oldmarkets and handicrafts. Tourism is also important. In the old
walled section, which has changed only slightly over the centuries,walled section, which has changed only slightly over the centuries,
are several Moorish-style palaces and the famed Koutoubia Mosqueare several Moorish-style palaces and the famed Koutoubia Mosque
and minaretand minaret..
Marrakech was founded in 1062 by the Almoravids, a Berber dynasty,Marrakech was founded in 1062 by the Almoravids, a Berber dynasty,
and for almost two centuries was the capital and leading city of theand for almost two centuries was the capital and leading city of the
Berber kingdoms that controlled much of Spain and North Africa.Berber kingdoms that controlled much of Spain and North Africa.
It again flourished in the 16th century, when it was Morocco'sIt again flourished in the 16th century, when it was Morocco's
capital. Under French rule, 1912-56, it developed a moderncapital. Under French rule, 1912-56, it developed a modern
Western section and began a new period of growthWestern section and began a new period of growth..

1-21-2..DemographicsDemographics
Marrakech had an official number of population of 1,070,838 inMarrakech had an official number of population of 1,070,838 in
2004.There is a very large international community consisting mainly2004.There is a very large international community consisting mainly
of Europeans estimated at 10,700 people, mostly retiredof Europeans estimated at 10,700 people, mostly retired..

1-31-3..ClimateClimate
Weather data for Marrakech, Morocco (1961-1990Weather data for Marrakech, Morocco (1961-1990))
MonthMonth
JanJan FebFeb MarMar AprApr MayMay JunJun JulJul AugAug SepSep OctOct NovNov DecDec
Average high °CAverage high °C
(°F(°F))
18.418.4 19.919.9 22.322.3 23.723.7 27.527.5 31.331.3 36.836.8 36.536.5 32.532.5 27.527.5 22.222.2 18.718.7
Average low °CAverage low °C
(°F(°F))
5.95.9 7.67.6 9.49.4 1111 13.13.
88
16.316.3 19.919.9 20.20.
11
18.218.2 14.714.7 10.10.
44
6.56.5
PrecipitationPrecipitationmmmm
(inches(inches))
32.232.2 37.937.9 37.837.8 38.838.8 23.23.
77
4.54.5 1.21.2 3.43.4 5.95.9 23.923.9 40.40.
66
31.31.
44

1-41-4..TransportTransport::
--Menara International AirportMenara International Airportserves as the main airport for the city andserves as the main airport for the city and
receives flights from Europe and neighboring Arab countriesreceives flights from Europe and neighboring Arab countries..
--AA toll-paying motorwaytoll-paying motorway connects Marrakech withconnects Marrakech withCasablancaCasablanca..
CTMCTMcoaches (intercity buses) and various private lines run services tocoaches (intercity buses) and various private lines run services to
most notable Moroccan towns as well as a number of Europeanmost notable Moroccan towns as well as a number of European
cities, from the Gare Routière on Rue Bab Doukkala in downtowncities, from the Gare Routière on Rue Bab Doukkala in downtown
MarrakechMarrakech..
--Marrakech is the southern terminus of theMarrakech is the southern terminus of the ONCFONCF, the Moroccan, the Moroccan
railway network, and Marrakech is well served by trains heading torailway network, and Marrakech is well served by trains heading to
TangierTangier,, RabatRabat, Casablanca, and, Casablanca, and FesFes. The train station is located. The train station is located
on Avenue Hassan IIon Avenue Hassan II..
--The ONCF-owned "Supratours" bus company serves towns not servedThe ONCF-owned "Supratours" bus company serves towns not served
by the train. The bus timetable coordinates with the trainby the train. The bus timetable coordinates with the train
timetable and the bus terminal is right beside the stationtimetable and the bus terminal is right beside the station..

The Famous Monuments inThe Famous Monuments in
MarrakechMarrakech
1-1: Koutoubia:1-1: Koutoubia:
The Koutoubia Mosque (The Koutoubia Mosque (ArabicArabic:: ‫الكتبية‬ ‫جامع‬‫الكتبية‬ ‫جامع‬) is the largest) is the largest
mosquemosque inin MarrakechMarrakech,, MoroccoMorocco. The. The minaretminaret waswas
completed under the reign of thecompleted under the reign of the AlmohadAlmohad CaliphCaliph YaqubYaqub
al-al-MansurMansur (1184-1199) and was used as the model for(1184-1199) and was used as the model for
thethe GeraldoGeraldo ofof SevilleSeville and for theand for the Hessian TowerHessian Tower ofof
RabatRabat..
The name is derived from the ArabicThe name is derived from the Arabic al-Koutoubiyyinal-Koutoubiyyin forfor
librarian, since it used to be surrounded by sellers oflibrarian, since it used to be surrounded by sellers of
manuscriptsmanuscripts. It is considered the ultimate structure of. It is considered the ultimate structure of
its kind. The tower is 69 m (221 ft) in height and has aits 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 thelateral length of 12.8 m (41 ft). Six rooms (one above the
other) constitute the interior; leading around them is aother) constitute the interior; leading around them is a
ramp by way of which theramp by way of which the muezzinmuezzin could ride up to thecould ride up to the
balcony. It is built in a traditional Almohad style and thebalcony. 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 ofAccording to legend, the globes were originally made of
pure gold, and there were once supposed to have beenpure gold, and there were once supposed to have been
only three globes. The fourth globe was donated by theonly three globes. The fourth globe was donated by the
wife of Yacoub el-Mansour as compensation for herwife of Yacoub el-Mansour as compensation for her
failure to keep the fast for one day during the month offailure to keep the fast for one day during the month of
RamadanRamadan. 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 minaretThe minaret of the Koutoubia was the model for the minaret
of theof the GiraldaGiralda mosquemosque in Seville which in its turn hasin Seville which in its turn has
influenced thousands of church towers ininfluenced thousands of church towers in SpainSpain andand
Eastern Europe.Eastern Europe.

MarrakechMarrakech
1-2: The Saadian tombs :1-2: The Saadian tombs :
The Saadian tombs inThe Saadian tombs in MarrakechMarrakech date back from the time of the sultandate back from the time of the sultan
Ahmad al-MansurAhmad 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 of1917) 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.
TheThe mausoleummausoleum comprises the corpses of about sixty members of thecomprises the corpses of about sixty members of the
Saadi DynastySaadi Dynasty that originated in the valley of thethat originated in the valley of the Draa RiverDraa River. Among the graves. Among the graves
are those ofare those of Ahmad al-MansurAhmad al-Mansur and his family. The building is composed of threeand his family. The building is composed of three
rooms. The most famous is the room with the twelve columns. This roomrooms. The most famous is the room with the twelve columns. This room
contains the grave of the son of the sultan's soncontains the grave of the son of the sultan's son Ahmad al-MansurAhmad al-Mansur. The stele is. The stele is
in finely workedin finely worked cedarcedar wood and stucco work. The monuments are made ofwood and stucco work. The monuments are made of
Italian Carrara marble.Italian 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.

MarrakechMarrakech
1-3: El Badi Palace1-3: El Badi Palace ::
El Badi Palace (El Badi Palace (ArabicArabic:: ‫البديع‬ ‫قصر‬‫البديع‬ ‫قصر‬ - meaning the- meaning the
incomparable palaceincomparable palace) is located in) is located in
MarrakechMarrakech,, MoroccoMorocco, and it consists, and it consists
nowadays of the remnants of anowadays of the remnants of a
magnificent palace built by themagnificent palace built by the SaadianSaadian
kingking Ahmad al-Ahmad al-MansurMansur inin 15781578..
The original building is thought to haveThe original building is thought to have
consisted of 360 rooms, a courtyard ofconsisted of 360 rooms, a courtyard of
135 m by 110 m and a pool of 90 m by 20135 m by 110 m and a pool of 90 m by 20
m, richly decorated withm, richly decorated with ItalianItalian marblesmarbles
and large amounts of gold imported fromand large amounts of gold imported from
SudanSudan. It also has a small, underground,. It also has a small, underground,
tunnel-like jail with about four cellstunnel-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 towhich took approximately 25 years to
construct, was torn apart by theconstruct, was torn apart by the AlaouiteAlaouite
SultanSultan Mawlay IsmailMawlay Ismail who used thewho used the
materials to decorate his own palace inmaterials to decorate his own palace in
MeknesMeknes. The design of the palace is. The design of the palace is
influenced by theinfluenced by the AlhambraAlhambra in Granada.in Granada.
In one of the refurbished pavilions, theIn one of the refurbished pavilions, the
KoutoubiaKoutoubia minbarminbar is now on exhibition.is now on exhibition.

Marrakech Festivals and EventsMarrakech Festivals and Events
Speaking of Marrakech Festivals &Speaking of Marrakech Festivals &
Events, two of the biggest annualEvents, two of the biggest annual
events, which draw the crowds toevents, which draw the crowds to
the Marrakech region, arethe Marrakech region, are::
--The big Gnaoua and world musicThe big Gnaoua and world music
festival in Essaouira (early June)festival in Essaouira (early June)
andand
- The film festival in the Red City- The film festival in the Red City
(late September(late September))
Event surf groupies and post-hippiesEvent surf groupies and post-hippies
get together with ethno-beatget together with ethno-beat
enthusiasts and local gentry at theenthusiasts and local gentry at the
Gnaoua. Open-air concerts and theGnaoua. Open-air concerts and the
historic ramparts of Essaouira makehistoric ramparts of Essaouira make
a fitting backdrop.a fitting backdrop.
The other is the Marrakech's bigThe other is the Marrakech's big
cinema-festival: the FIFM is acinema-festival: the FIFM is a
flashier occasion altogether. Thisflashier occasion altogether. This
glitzy finds the blue bloods ofglitzy finds the blue bloods of
cinema, the stars and starlets,cinema, the stars and starlets,
descend on the red carpet in theirdescend on the red carpet in their
best ensemble, rubbing shouldersbest ensemble, rubbing shoulders
with the big cinema names from thewith the big cinema names from the
SouthSouth..

Marrakech Festivals and EventsMarrakech Festivals and Events
Huge crowds gather at Jemaal Fna as along with the starHuge crowds gather at Jemaal Fna as along with the star
struck fans a number of film enthusiasts gather to see thestruck fans a number of film enthusiasts gather to see the
open-air screenings of Bollywood films. In July, Marrakechopen-air screenings of Bollywood films. In July, Marrakech
hosts a grand folklore festival, where it highlights its hugehosts a grand folklore festival, where it highlights its huge
range of traditional music and dance. With the new festivalrange of traditional music and dance. With the new festival
management taking over this festival it is expected that thismanagement taking over this festival it is expected that this
event will soon be garbed in a more ethnic attire to bring itevent will soon be garbed in a more ethnic attire to bring it
in line with the Essaouira Gnaoua bashin line with the Essaouira Gnaoua bash..
There is a more discreet spring chamber music do held inThere is a more discreet spring chamber music do held in
Essaouira as well, not known to many. Apart from theseEssaouira as well, not known to many. Apart from these
highly publicized Moroccon events that attract the visitors tohighly publicized Moroccon events that attract the visitors to
be a part of there are few long-established traditionalbe a part of there are few long-established traditional
festivals or moussems, generally in late summer, that arefestivals or moussems, generally in late summer, that are
worth catching, especially as the tradition seems to beworth catching, especially as the tradition seems to be
disappearingdisappearing..

Marrakech Parks and GardensMarrakech Parks and Gardens
There are several beautiful parks and gardens in Marrakech.There are several beautiful parks and gardens in Marrakech.
These have been used as some of the best places to loll onThese have been used as some of the best places to loll on
green grasses while spending your vacation in this Moroccangreen grasses while spending your vacation in this Moroccan
city. If you are tired after roaming around various touristcity. If you are tired after roaming around various tourist
places in the city of Marrakech, you can just spend yourplaces in the city of Marrakech, you can just spend your
evening by getting teased by the fresh air in any ofevening 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 mostIn the city of Marrakech, Jardin Menara is one of the most
beautiful parks. You can reach this beautiful garden mostbeautiful parks. You can reach this beautiful garden most
easily. And probably this easy accessibility makes thiseasily. And probably this easy accessibility makes this
garden a favorite nook for tourists as well as the localgarden a favorite nook for tourists as well as the local
dwellersdwellers..

Looking for tranquility? Come to this garden ofLooking for tranquility? Come to this garden of Jardin MenaraJardin Menara; and you; and you
will find a peaceful ambiance. It is a very peaceful place where onewill find a peaceful ambiance. It is a very peaceful place where one
can relax and escape from everyday stressors. It may remind youcan relax and escape from everyday stressors. It may remind you
of the favorite poem, "To One Who Has Been Long in City Pent" byof the favorite poem, "To One Who Has Been Long in City Pent" by
John Keats where someone gets a complete relaxation after he getsJohn Keats where someone gets a complete relaxation after he gets
in a country side and has the scenic beauty of nature. Jardinin a country side and has the scenic beauty of nature. Jardin
Menara features a fine-looking still pool backed by a pavilion whichMenara features a fine-looking still pool backed by a pavilion which
dates back to 1866 and an organised collection of olive grovesdates back to 1866 and an organised collection of olive groves..
Jardin Majorelle, another superb garden, was planned and laid out byJardin Majorelle, another superb garden, was planned and laid out by
the French painter Majorelle in the year 1922. Amongst thethe French painter Majorelle in the year 1922. Amongst the
striking array of flowery beauty, you will find Majorelle's blue villastriking array of flowery beauty, you will find Majorelle's blue villa
which is now home to a modest museum of Islamic artwhich is now home to a modest museum of Islamic art..

Agdal Gardens, MarrakechAgdal Gardens, Marrakech isis
consisted of vast orchards, aconsisted of vast orchards, a
large lagoon, and other smalllarge lagoon, and other small
pools. The wonder touristspools. The wonder tourists
experience here is theexperience here is the
remarkable, ancient system ofremarkable, ancient system of
underground irrigation channelsunderground irrigation channels
from the Ourika Valley in thefrom the Ourika Valley in the
High Atlas. The gardenHigh Atlas. The garden
stretches to a full 3 km southstretches to a full 3 km south
of the Royal Palaceof the Royal Palace..
The utter garden is surroundedThe utter garden is surrounded
by high pisé and walls. Pisé isby high pisé and walls. Pisé is
a mixture of mud and clay.a mixture of mud and clay.
The citrus, fig, pomegranate,The citrus, fig, pomegranate,
olive and apricot orchards areolive and apricot orchards are
still in their original raised-still in their original raised-
plot form, presenting you aplot form, presenting you a
magnificent floral beautymagnificent floral beauty..

There lies a lagoon which is believed toThere lies a lagoon which is believed to
the largest one. The grandiose Tankthe 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 Almohadcentury creation of an Almohad
prince. However, as with manyprince. However, as with many
Moroccan historic locations, theMoroccan historic locations, the
Agdal too was successivelyAgdal too was successively
deserted and reconstructed, thedeserted and reconstructed, the
latest rebirth dating from the 19thlatest rebirth dating from the 19th
centurycentury..
Before the French Protectorate'sBefore the French Protectorate's
arrival, Agdal Gardens was thearrival, Agdal Gardens was the
sultans' retreat of choice forsultans' retreat of choice for
luxurious picnics and boatingluxurious picnics and boating
parties. The garden was even at thatparties. The garden was even at that
time equipped with more than a fewtime equipped with more than a few
pavilionspavilions..
However, there is an incident ofHowever, there is an incident of
misfortune at this garden. One ill-misfortune at this garden. One ill-
fated sultan, whose name was Sidifated sultan, whose name was Sidi
Mohammed III, was in fact seriouslyMohammed III, was in fact seriously
wounded at one of these fetes; hiswounded at one of these fetes; his
steam-powered launch sank in thesteam-powered launch sank in the
pondpond..

Jardin Majorelle GardenJardin Majorelle Garden, Marrakech is, Marrakech is
one of the must see spots inone of the must see spots in
Morocco. Not only attractingMorocco. Not only attracting
tourists from allover the globe, buttourists from allover the globe, but
also luring the local dwellers toalso luring the local dwellers to
spend a sunny day or relax on thespend a sunny day or relax on the
green grasses determines thegreen grasses determines the
appeal of this magnificent Moroccanappeal of this magnificent Moroccan
garden. During your Marrakechgarden. During your Marrakech
sightseeing, if you get tired, justsightseeing, if you get tired, just
come to this tranquil spot to have acome to this tranquil spot to have a
magnificent feeling of relaxationmagnificent feeling of relaxation..
These gardens belonged to the eraThese gardens belonged to the era
when colonialism was still awhen colonialism was still a
superior word in Europe. During thesuperior word in Europe. During the
colonial period when Morocco wascolonial period when Morocco was
occupied by France. And obviouslyoccupied by France. And obviously
it’s the creation of a French manit’s the creation of a French man
who put vivacity in this garden. Inwho put vivacity in this garden. In
the 1920s the French artist Jacquesthe 1920s the French artist Jacques
Majorelle made it, completed withMajorelle made it, completed with
pools, coconut palms,pools, coconut palms,
bougainvilleas, banana trees andbougainvilleas, banana trees and
houses in an extraordinary darkhouses in an extraordinary dark
blue colorblue color..

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

Marrakech MuseumsMarrakech Museums
•Marrakech Museums featureMarrakech Museums feature
Muslim art andMuslim art and
architectures. Photography,architectures. Photography,
paintings and ceramics arepaintings and ceramics are
the main attractions ofthe main attractions of
Marrakech Museums.Marrakech Museums.
Besides, jewelry of pastBesides, jewelry of past
ages, clothing, manuscriptsages, clothing, manuscripts
and different mosaic designsand different mosaic designs
will mesmerize you once youwill mesmerize you once you
get in any of the Marrakechget in any of the Marrakech
MuseumsMuseums

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

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

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

Museum of the Friends of MarrakechMuseum of the Friends of Marrakech
The Museum of the Friends of Marrakech is located in a 19thThe Museum of the Friends of Marrakech is located in a 19th
century riad that has been outstandingly reinstated. Notice thecentury riad that has been outstandingly reinstated. Notice the
creations by Marrakechi artists offered through expositions ofcreations by Marrakechi artists offered through expositions of
jewelry, ceramics, clothing and manuscriptjewelry, ceramics, clothing and manuscript..

Marrakech PopularMarrakech Popular
DestinationsDestinations
The second largest city of Morocco is Marrakech, which has an affluent industrial areaThe second largest city of Morocco is Marrakech, which has an affluent industrial area
and is the major market and organizational centre of Southern Morocco. Marrakechand is the major market and organizational centre of Southern Morocco. Marrakech
Popular Destinations include numerous historical monuments, buildings and thePopular Destinations include numerous historical monuments, buildings and the
enchanting beauty of Marrakech lies in the atmosphere and the spectacular locationenchanting beauty of Marrakech lies in the atmosphere and the spectacular location
of this city. Marrakech is the city of entertainment in Morocco. Djemaa el fna is aof this city. Marrakech is 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,square in the hub of Marrakech, which is the centre for entertainers like acrobats,
drummers, dancers, pipe musicians, comedians and storytellers. Different kind ofdrummers, dancers, pipe musicians, comedians and storytellers. Different kind of
meals are available here, including the sight of the Djemaa el Fna food stalls,meals 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-restaurants,several low-priced café restaurants and a number of high-class palace-restaurants,
which offer Morocco's authentic delicacies at its very bestwhich offer Morocco's authentic delicacies at its very best..
It is not necessary to have a guide in Marrakech, because the maps will guide youIt is not necessary to have a guide in Marrakech, because the maps will guide you
flawlessly. Marrakech Popular Destinations are; Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace andflawlessly. Marrakech Popular Destinations are; Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace and
Dar Si Said Museum where you can see the cedar woodwork, the interesting open-Dar Si Said Museum where you can see the cedar woodwork, the interesting open-
air market place called souks and small squares, where you can frequently watchair market place called souks and small squares, where you can frequently watch
part of the making process of specific crafts. The most interesting times to visitpart of the making process of specific crafts. The most interesting times to visit
the souks are early morning and late afternoon when the auction of products isthe souks are early morning and late afternoon when the auction of products is
taken place. The Marrakech Museum houses the exhibitions of Moroccan art andtaken place. The Marrakech Museum houses the exhibitions of Moroccan art and
sculpture, both traditional and contemporary. In the entrance quad of Marrakechsculpture, both traditional and contemporary. In the entrance quad of Marrakech
Museum, there is a small bookshop and cafMuseum, there is a small bookshop and caf 鮠鮠 The Marrakech Museum has manyThe Marrakech Museum has many
beautiful gardens with many picnic spots, lake-sized pools and calm and quietbeautiful gardens with many picnic spots, lake-sized pools and calm and quiet
surroundingssurroundings..
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 PlaceJemaa el Fna (The Place
of Deadof Dead((
At the center of Medina, the famous Djemâa elAt the center of Medina, the famous Djemâa el
Fna square is situated, which is theFna square is situated, which is the
heartbeat of Marrakech. The name of Jemaaheartbeat of Marrakech. The name of Jemaa
el Fna (The Place of Dead), Marrakech hasel 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 asend" 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 FnaEnd of the World." Nowadays Jemaa el Fna
is a tourist spot, but in the past, theis a tourist spot, but in the past, the
Djemâa's purpose was horrific: it was theDjemâa's purpose was horrific: it was the
place for public viewings of the disengagedplace 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 ofPresently, 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 everyseething carnival, which covers every
activity of man. It is a gathering place ofactivity of man. It is a gathering place of
local farmers and tradesmen. Jemaa el Fnalocal farmers and tradesmen. Jemaa el Fna
is a wide area bordered with smallis a wide area bordered with small
mosques and a series of cafés, all withmosques and a series of cafés, all with
rooftop terraces that permit a panoramicrooftop terraces that permit a panoramic
bird's-eye viewbird's-eye view..

Jemaa el Fna (The PlaceJemaa el Fna (The Place
of Deadof Dead((
From early morning, when Marrakech isFrom early morning, when Marrakech is
waking up, until midnight, whenwaking up, until midnight, when
most people have gone to bed, themost people have gone to bed, the
dissonance never stops. In thedissonance never stops. In the
market of Jemaa el Fna, stuffs aremarket of Jemaa el Fna, stuffs are
sale with the open-air entertainment,sale with the open-air entertainment,
which includes elaborate sagaswhich includes elaborate sagas
(sometimes with men dressed as(sometimes with men dressed as
women) that hypnotize the mass;women) that hypnotize the mass;
cobra charmers with strident flutes;cobra charmers with strident flutes;
wild Gnaouan acrobats, dancers, andwild Gnaouan acrobats, dancers, and
musicians with incompatiblemusicians with incompatible
cymbals; and intermingling ofcymbals; and intermingling of
monkey tamers, fortune-tellers,monkey tamers, fortune-tellers,
henna ladies, tooth pullers, andhenna ladies, tooth pullers, and
astrologersastrologers..
The best time to observe the Djemâa isThe best time to observe the Djemâa is
sunset, when the entire square turnssunset, when the entire square turns
purple, orange, or deep pink andpurple, orange, or deep pink and
adopts its smoky nighttime radianceadopts its smoky nighttime radiance
from the hundreds of gas lamps thatfrom the hundreds of gas lamps that
light the still-sizzling food stalls. Youlight the still-sizzling food stalls. You
can rove Jemaa el Fna (The Place ofcan rove Jemaa el Fna (The Place of
Dead), Marrakech for hours, but beDead), Marrakech for hours, but be
armedarmed..

Ourika MarrakechOurika Marrakech
Marrakech has an affluentMarrakech has an affluent
industrial area and is theindustrial area and is the
major market andmajor market and
organizational centre oforganizational centre of
Southern Morocco.Southern Morocco.
Marrakech is a place ofMarrakech is a place of
numerous historicalnumerous historical
monuments, buildings andmonuments, buildings and
the enchanting beauty ofthe enchanting beauty of
Marrakech lies in theMarrakech lies in the
atmosphere and theatmosphere and the
spectacular location of thisspectacular location of this
city. Marrakech is the citycity. Marrakech is the city
of entertainment inof entertainment in
Morocco. One of theMorocco. One of the
important tourist spot inimportant tourist spot in
Marrakech is Ouriki,Marrakech is Ouriki,
Marrakech, a small marketMarrakech, a small market
village near Marrakechvillage near Marrakech..

Ourika MarrakechOurika Marrakech
Ouriki is a Berber village southeast ofOuriki is a Berber village southeast of
Marrakech. This small village named Ouriki,Marrakech. This small village named Ouriki,
Marrakech, is known for its weekly localMarrakech, is known for its weekly local
market, which is spread out in the wholemarket, which is spread out in the whole
village. The market divided in differentvillage. The market divided in different
sections, so it take some time to visit allsections, so it take some time to visit all
the sections- congested with animals,the sections- congested with animals,
vegetables, local craft and more. Manyvegetables, local craft and more. Many
villagers from the neighboring villages visitvillagers from the neighboring villages visit
this market. The village is very congested,this market. The village is very congested,
but it was easy to find some quiet places atbut it was easy to find some quiet places at
the boundaries of the village with severalthe boundaries of the village with several
donkeys and local men around. The mostdonkeys and local men around. The most
crowded part of the market is the animalcrowded part of the market is the animal
section. It is very interesting to have asection. It is very interesting to have a
look at the energetic bargaining and tradelook at the energetic bargaining and trade
between the villagers. In another part ofbetween the villagers. In another part of
the market, you can see a lot of vegetablesthe market, you can see a lot of vegetables
and delicious local fruits. At this colorfuland delicious local fruits. At this colorful
part of the market you will be seen manypart of the market you will be seen many
tomatoes, onions and other vegetables andtomatoes, onions and other vegetables and
herbs. The soil in the encircling area of theherbs. The soil in the encircling area of the
village must be fertile. In the animalvillage must be fertile. In the animal
section and vegetable section of thesection and vegetable section of the
market, you will be hardly seen any womanmarket, you will be hardly seen any woman..

Marrakech comprises of twoMarrakech comprises of two
sections: the old town, orsections: the old town, or
Medina, which goes backMedina, which goes back
over a thousand years; andover a thousand years; and
the new town, known asthe new town, known as
"Gueliz" (after a small"Gueliz" (after a small
mountain at the edge of it),mountain at the edge of it),
which was designed andwhich was designed and
formed by the French as aformed by the French as a
planned city early in thisplanned city early in this
century. When you lookcentury. When you look
down the main street ofdown the main street of
Gueliz, Marrakech you canGueliz, Marrakech you can
see the minaret of thesee the minaret of the
Koutoubia mosque andKoutoubia mosque and
further than that the Highfurther than that the High
Atlas Mountains, coveredAtlas Mountains, covered
with snow in winterwith snow in winter..

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

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Discover the city ofDiscover the city of
MarrakechMarrakech

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 placesarrakech contains beautiful places
and it is known by the Jamaa elfna theand it is known by the Jamaa elfna the
Koutoubia and other historicalKoutoubia and other historical
monuments not to mention themonuments not to mention the
wonderful places and gardenswonderful places and gardens..
As it is wonderful she has welcomedAs it is wonderful she has welcomed
millions and millions of tourists from allmillions and millions of tourists from all

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 AfricanLike many North African
and Middle Eastern cities,and Middle Eastern cities,
Marrakech comprisesMarrakech comprises
both an old fortified cityboth an old fortified city
(the medina) and an(the medina) and an
adjacent modern cityadjacent modern city
(called Gueliz). It is(called Gueliz). It is
served by Menaraserved by Menara
International Airport (RAKInternational Airport (RAK
is the code for the airport)is the code for the airport)
and a rail link toand a rail link to
Casablanca and theCasablanca and the
north. Marrakech is thenorth. Marrakech is the
third largest city inthird largest city in
Morocco afterMorocco after
Casablanca and RabatCasablanca and Rabat..
Marrakech or Marrakesh), known as the "Red City", is an important and formerMarrakech 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 theimperial 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 andMarrakech has the largest traditional market (souk) in Morocco and
also has one of the busiest squares in Africa and the world, Djemaaalso 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. Byorange juice sellers, pastries sellers, dancers, and musicians. By
night, the square turns into food stalls, becoming a huge open-airnight, 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

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 rootwords 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 thefeminine form "tamurt"). The same word "mur" appears in the
country Mauritania, but this interpretation is still unproven tocountry Mauritania, but this interpretation is still unproven to
this daythis day..
Until a few decades ago, Morocco was known as Kingdom ofUntil a few decades ago, Morocco was known as Kingdom of
Marrakech by Arabs, Persians and Europeans. TheMarrakech by Arabs, Persians and Europeans. The
European names of Morocco, Marruecos, Maroc, MarokkoEuropean names of Morocco, Marruecos, Maroc, Marokko
are directly derived from the Berber word Murakush. The cityare directly derived from the Berber word Murakush. The city
is spelled "Marrakech" in French, "Marrakech" oris spelled "Marrakech" in French, "Marrakech" or
"Marrakesh" in English, "Marrakesch" in German and"Marrakesh" in English, "Marrakesch" in German and
"Marakeş" in Turkish"Marakeş" in Turkish..

HistoryHistory
Prior to the advent of the Almoravids inPrior to the advent of the Almoravids in
the 11th century, the area was ruledthe 11th century, the area was ruled
from the city of Aghmat. The Almoravidfrom the city of Aghmat. The Almoravid
leader, Abu-Bakr Ibn-Umar decidedleader, Abu-Bakr Ibn-Umar decided
Aghmat was becoming overcrowdedAghmat was becoming overcrowded
and chose to build a new capital. Heand chose to build a new capital. He
decided to build it in the plains neardecided to build it in the plains near
the Tansift river. He chose the site ofthe Tansift river. He chose the site of
Marrakech, because it was in neutralMarrakech, because it was in neutral
territory between two tribes who wereterritory between two tribes who were
vying for the honor of hosting the newvying for the honor of hosting the new
capital.[citation needed] Work startedcapital.[citation needed] Work started
in May 1070, but Abu-Bakr wasin May 1070, but Abu-Bakr was
recalled to the Sahara to put down arecalled to the Sahara to put down a
rebellion in January 1071 and the cityrebellion in January 1071 and the city
was completed by his deputy andwas 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 Yacoubperiod under the leadership of Yacoub
el Mansour, the third Almohad sultan.el Mansour, the third Almohad sultan.
A number of poets and scholarsA number of poets and scholars
entered the city during his reign andentered the city during his reign and
he began the construction of thehe 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 ofPrior to the reign of Moulay Ismail, Marrakech was the capital of
Morocco. After his reign, his grandson moved the capital back toMorocco. 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 ofWhen sufism was at the height of its popularity, during the reign of
Moulay Ismail, the festival of the 'seven saints' was founded by AbuMoulay Ismail, the festival of the 'seven saints' was founded by Abu
Ali al-Hassan al-Yusi at the request of the sultan. The tombs ofAli al-Hassan al-Yusi at the request of the sultan. The tombs of
several renowned figures were moved to Marrakech to attractseveral renowned figures were moved to Marrakech to attract
pilgrims in the same way Essaouira did at that time with its Regregapilgrims in the same way Essaouira did at that time with its Regrega
festivals. The 'seven saints' (sebaatou rizjel) is now a firmlyfestivals. The 'seven saints' (sebaatou rizjel) is now a firmly
established institution, attracting visitors from everywhere. Theestablished 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 AyyadSidi 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 byMarrakech was dominated in the first half of the 20th century by
T'hami El Glaoui, Lord of the Atlas and Pasha of Marrakech. TheT'hami El Glaoui, Lord of the Atlas and Pasha of Marrakech. The
poet of the city was Mohammed Ben Brahim, his favorite place waspoet of the city was Mohammed Ben Brahim, his favorite place was
café Al-Masraf. The poems and songs of Ben Brahim are still knowncafé Al-Masraf. The poems and songs of Ben Brahim are still known
by heart by many Marrakshiby heart by many Marrakshi..

Marrakech is a city of history, and all with a few days to pass hereMarrakech is a city of history, and all with a few days to pass here
must see the beautiful, large mosque and madrasa of Ben Yussefmust 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, theFna. For deeper understanding of Moroccan architecture, the
Almoravid koubba, 20-30 metres south of the mosque of BenAlmoravid koubba, 20-30 metres south of the mosque of Ben
Yussef. Palaces like El-Bahia, El-Badi and Dar Si Said were built toYussef. Palaces like El-Bahia, El-Badi and Dar Si Said were built to
please the senses, while those who cannot get enough of gardensplease 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

MarrakeShMarrakeSh
Chaimae BenlaBshiRChaimae BenlaBshiR
WAfae RonKiWAfae RonKi
HaShimi MehdiHaShimi Mehdi
HaïTam NaAmHaïTam NaAm

History of MarrakeShHistory of MarrakeSh
Marrakech or Marrakesh (Marrakech or Marrakesh (
AmazighAmazigh: Murakush, Arabic: Murakush, Arabic‫مراكش‬‫مراكش‬
MurrākushMurrākush), known as the "Red), known as the "Red
City", is an important andCity", is an important and
former imperial cityformer imperial city inin MoroccoMorocco..
It has a population of 1,070,838It has a population of 1,070,838
(as of 2004),(as of 2004),[1][1] and is theand is the
capital of the mid-southwesterncapital of the mid-southwestern
economic region ofeconomic region of
Marrakech-Tensift-Al HaouzMarrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz,,
near the foothills of the snow-near the foothills of the snow-

Marrakech has the largest traditionalMarrakech has the largest traditional
market (market (souksouk) in Morocco and also has) in Morocco and also has
one of the business squares inone of the business squares in AfricaAfrica
and the world,and the world, Djemaa el FnaDjemaa el Fna..[2][2] TheThe
square bustles with acrobats, story-square bustles with acrobats, story-
tellers, water sellers, dancers, andtellers, water sellers, dancers, and
musicians. By night, the square turnsmusicians. By night, the square turns
into food stalls, becoming a huge open-into food stalls, becoming a huge open-
air restaurant with busy lifeair restaurant with busy life..

Marrakech has the largest traditionalMarrakech has the largest traditional
market (market (souksouk) in Morocco and also has) in Morocco and also has
one of the busiest squares inone of the busiest squares in AfricaAfrica
and the world,and the world, Djemaa el FnaDjemaa el Fna..[2][2] TheThe
square bustles with acrobats, story-square bustles with acrobats, story-
tellers, water sellers, dancers, andtellers, water sellers, dancers, and
musicians. By night, the square turnsmusicians. By night, the square turns
into food stalls, becoming a huge open-into food stalls, becoming a huge open-
air restaurant with busy lifeair restaurant with busy life..

FamOus places in MarrakechFamOus places in Marrakech
Kenzi Menara PalaceKenzi Menara Palace
Boulevard Mohamed VI ZoneBoulevard Mohamed VI Zone
Agdal , MarrakechAgdal , Marrakech••Show mapShow map
Overlooking the old historical cityOverlooking the old historical city
walls and the lush Agdal royalwalls and the lush Agdal royal
gardens, the Kenzi Menara Palacegardens, the Kenzi Menara Palace
enjoys a unique location inenjoys a unique location in
MarrakechMarrakech.….…

The Red HouseThe Red House
Av. El Yarmouk Hivernage, MarrakechAv. El Yarmouk Hivernage, Marrakech••
Show mapShow map
Ideally situated in the heart of theIdeally situated in the heart of the
Hivernage district and in the border ofHivernage district and in the border of
the Medina ans its ramparts, thisthe Medina ans its ramparts, this
luxury host's palace is a real enjoymentluxury host's palace is a real enjoyment
of Moorish architecture where theof Moorish architecture where the
internalinternal...…...…

Score fromScore from94 reviews94 reviews
Palmeraie Golf PalacePalmeraie Golf Palace
Palmeraie Golf Palace & ResortPalmeraie Golf Palace & Resort
Circuit De La Palmeraie, MarrakechCircuit De La Palmeraie, Marrakech••
Show mapShow map
This unique palace, built in aThis unique palace, built in a
traditional Marrakchi style, opens atraditional Marrakchi style, opens a
window into Moroccan culture andwindow into Moroccan culture and

Bp 525 Rte De Casablanca, MarrakechBp 525 Rte De Casablanca, Marrakech••
Show mapShow map
The Kenzi Semiramis features a lovelyThe Kenzi Semiramis features a lovely
swimming pool, a calm setting and freeswimming pool, a calm setting and free
Wi-Fi in the entire hotel. Enjoy aWi-Fi in the entire hotel. Enjoy a
relaxing break in its peaceful grounds,relaxing break in its peaceful grounds,
filled with palm treesfilled with palm trees

SofitelSofitel
Rue Haroun Errachid, MarrakechRue Haroun Errachid, Marrakech••
Show mapShow map
Sofitel Marrakech Le Palais looks likeSofitel Marrakech Le Palais looks like
a Moorish palace with its huge lobbya Moorish palace with its huge lobby
area where the statue of the waterarea where the statue of the water
carrier from Jema El Fna square hascarrier from Jema El Fna square has
pride of placepride of place.….…

Hivernage Hotel & SpaHivernage Hotel & Spa
Rue Des Temples, MarrakechRue Des Temples, Marrakech••
Only few steps from the medinaOnly few steps from the medina
and souks, This contemporaryand souks, This contemporary
design hotel with age-old Moorishdesign hotel with age-old Moorish
craftsmanship is well situated incraftsmanship is well situated in
the romantic andprestigiousthe romantic andprestigious
Hivernage area The hotel combinesHivernage area The hotel combines
a coola cool...…...…

Amani Residence HôtelAmani Residence Hôtel
1111Rue Abbou Bakr Seddik, AvenueRue Abbou Bakr Seddik, Avenue
Mohamed 6, MarrakechMohamed 6, Marrakech••Show mapShow map
Excellent Location on the main avenue.Excellent Location on the main avenue.
One of the best three stars in town.One of the best three stars in town.
Discover the charm and the attractionsDiscover the charm and the attractions
of Marrakesh during your stay in Amaniof Marrakesh during your stay in Amani
Residence HotelResidence Hotel.….…

The Red HouseThe Red House
Av. El Yarmouk Hivernage, MarrakechAv. El Yarmouk Hivernage, Marrakech••
Show mapShow map
Ideally situated in the heart of theIdeally situated in the heart of the
Hivernage district and in the border of theHivernage district and in the border of the
Medina ans its ramparts, this luxury host'sMedina ans its ramparts, this luxury host's
palace is a real enjoyment of Moorishpalace is a real enjoyment of Moorish
architecture where the internalarchitecture where the internal...…...…

Hivernage Hotel & SpaHivernage Hotel & Spa
Rue Des Temples, MarrakechRue Des Temples, Marrakech••
Only few steps from the medina andOnly few steps from the medina and
souks, This contemporary design hotelsouks, This contemporary design hotel
with age-old Moorish craftsmanship iswith age-old Moorish craftsmanship is
well situated in the romanticwell situated in the romantic
andprestigious Hivernage area Theandprestigious Hivernage area The
hotel combines a coolhotel combines a cool...…...…

MARRAKESH CITY OF
PALMS
By :By : OUMAIMA LEKHLIFIOUMAIMA LEKHLIFI
ANDAND
FATIMA EZZAHRA BOUSSAGIFATIMA EZZAHRA BOUSSAGI
AndAnd
Meriem ouquassMeriem ouquass
AndAnd
Marouan moudarMarouan moudar

PLAYNINGPLAYNING
1.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

HIstorYHIstorY ofof MArrAkesHMArrAkesH
MarrakechMarrakech oror MarrakeshMarrakesh
((AmazighAmazigh:: MurakushMurakush,,
ArabicArabic‫شكارمراكش‬‫شكارمراكش‬MurakushMurakush),),
know as the "Red City", isknow as the "Red City", is
an important andan important and
former imperial Cityformer imperial City inin
MoroccoMorocco.. It has aIt has a
population of 1,070,838population of 1,070,838
(as of 2004(as of 2004),),[1][1] and is theand is the
capital of the mid-capital of the mid-
southwestern economicsouthwestern economic
region ofregion of
Marrakech-Tensift-Al HaouzMarrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz
,, near the foothills of thenear the foothills of the
snow-cappedsnow-capped

HIstorY of MArrAkecHHIstorY of MArrAkecH
Like manyLike many North AfricanNorth African
andand Middle EasternMiddle Eastern
cities, Marrakechcities, Marrakech
comprises both an oldcomprises both an old
fortified City (thefortified City (the
médinamédina) and an) and an
adjacent modern cityadjacent modern city
(called Gueliz). It is(called Gueliz). It is
served byserved by
Ménara International AirportMénara International Airport
(RAK is the code for(RAK is the code for
the airport) and a railthe airport) and a rail
link tolink to CasablancaCasablanca andand
the north. Marrakech isthe north. Marrakech is
the third largest city inthe third largest city in
MoroccoMorocco afterafter
CasablancaCasablanca andandRabatRabat.].]
citation needed

fAMous PeoPLe IN MArrAkesHfAMous PeoPLe IN MArrAkesH
Leonardo DiCaprio in MarrakeshLeonardo DiCaprio in Marrakesh
November 19, 2007November 19, 2007
Leonardo DiCaprio, Image fromLeonardo DiCaprio, Image from
World Wide WebWorld Wide Web
This afternoon, on the way homeThis afternoon, on the way home
from the bank, I ran into anfrom the bank, I ran into an
acquaintance who owns a nearbyacquaintance who owns a nearby
well-known antique store. He toldwell-known antique store. He told
me that Leonardo DiCaprio visitedme that Leonardo DiCaprio visited
his shop this past Fridayhis shop this past Friday
afternoon. He was flanked by eightafternoon. He was flanked by eight
Moroccan bodyguards, and fourMoroccan bodyguards, and four
American bodyguards, and theyAmerican bodyguards, and they
]...[]...[
Categories:Categories: Actors in MarrakeshActors in Marrakesh,,
Body of LiesBody of Lies,,
Famous People in MarrakeshFamous People in Marrakesh,,
FriendsFriends,, FunFun,, Leonardo DiCaprioLeonardo DiCaprio,,
LifeLife, Marrakech, Marrakesh, Men,, Marrakech, Marrakesh, Men,
Morocco, People, Thoughts,Morocco, People, Thoughts,
Travel, Travel in Morocco, WorldTravel, Travel in Morocco, World

famous places in marrakeshfamous places in marrakesh
The Medina, once the only partThe Medina, once the only part
of town, is still the core ofof town, is still the core of
Marrakech. Since theMarrakech. Since the
Protectorate, newProtectorate, new
neighborhoods have beenneighborhoods have been
added to the city. The Modernadded to the city. The Modern
part shelters the Gueliz andpart shelters the Gueliz and
the Hivernage: neighborhoodsthe Hivernage: neighborhoods
famous for their manyfamous for their many
restaurants and stores. Not torestaurants and stores. Not to
forget the beautiful Palmeraieforget the beautiful Palmeraie
(Palm grove) without which(Palm grove) without which
Marrakech would never be theMarrakech would never be the
same! Thirty years ago, superbsame! Thirty years ago, superb
hotels, palaces and other villashotels, palaces and other villas
were constructed there. Thewere constructed there. The
Palmeraie (palm grove), farPalmeraie (palm grove), far
from downtown hubbub, offersfrom downtown hubbub, offers
isolation and tranquilityisolation and tranquility!!

Djamaa El FnaDjamaa El Fna
Djemaa el FnaDjemaa el Fna]1[]1[
(Arabic(Arabic::‫الفناء‬ ‫شكارمع‬‫ا‬‫ءانفلا عماج‬‫الفناء‬ ‫شكارمع‬‫ا‬‫ءانفلا عماج‬jâmi al-ʻjâmi al-ʻ
fanâʼfanâʼ)) is a square andis a square and
market placemarket place inin
MarrakeshMarrakesh''ss medinamedina
quarterquarter ((old city). Theold city). The
origin of its name remainsorigin of its name remains
unknown: it meansunknown: it means
Assembly of the deadAssembly of the dead inin
ArabicArabic,, but as the wordbut as the word
djemaadjemaa also meansalso means
mosquemosque in Arabic, it couldin Arabic, it could
also meanalso mean place of theplace of the
vanished mosquevanished mosque,, inin
reference to a destroyedreference to a destroyed
AlmoravidAlmoravid mosquemosque..

Koutobia mosqueKoutobia mosque
First built in 1147, butFirst built in 1147, but
demolished since it was notdemolished since it was not
correctly aligned with Mecca,correctly aligned with Mecca,
the "mosque of thethe "mosque of the
booksellers", was finished in itsbooksellers", was finished in its
present shape in 1199. It haspresent shape in 1199. It has
ever since been the landmarkever since been the landmark
of Marrakech, rising up fromof Marrakech, rising up from
the low houses and marketsthe low houses and markets
around. Its style is a Almohad,around. Its style is a Almohad,
but has a good deal of simplebut has a good deal of simple
Andalucian elements added toAndalucian elements added to
it. The minaret rises 77 metersit. The minaret rises 77 meters
above the ground, while theabove the ground, while the
mosque is sizeable by itself.mosque is sizeable by itself.
While it has a strictWhile it has a strict
appearance in red stone today,appearance in red stone today,
it is believed that it originallyit is believed that it originally
was covered with plaster.was covered with plaster.
There have been plans ofThere have been plans of
renovating the Koutoubia intorenovating the Koutoubia into

Majorelle Garden in MarrakechMajorelle Garden in Marrakech
Majorelle Garden, an oasis ofMajorelle Garden, an oasis of
calm and cool, fresh air in thecalm and cool, fresh air in the
heart of the city of Marrakech.heart of the city of Marrakech.
The garden has gained inThe garden has gained in
notoriety over the last fewnotoriety over the last few
years, and it was about time!years, and it was about time!
The garden is named after itsThe garden is named after its
designer, Jacques Majorelle, adesigner, Jacques Majorelle, a
painter and amateur botanist.painter and amateur botanist.
He came to sunny MarrakechHe came to sunny Marrakech
in 1917 because he hadin 1917 because he had
tuberculosis. He planted histuberculosis. He planted his
garden around his studio. It'sgarden around his studio. It's
the ideal spot for lovers of cactithe ideal spot for lovers of cacti
and rare essences. Theand rare essences. The
garden's beautifulgarden's beautiful
bougainvilleas make the entirebougainvilleas make the entire
property smell heavenlyproperty smell heavenly..

MENARA GARDENMENARA GARDEN
Looking for tranquility? ComeLooking for tranquility? Come
to this garden of Jardinto this garden of Jardin
Menara; and you will find aMenara; and you will find a
peaceful ambiance. It is apeaceful ambiance. It is a
very peaceful place where onevery peaceful place where one
can relax and escape fromcan relax and escape from
everyday stressors. It mayeveryday stressors. It may
remind you of the favoriteremind you of the favorite
poem, "To One Who Has Beenpoem, "To One Who Has Been
Long in City Pent" by JohnLong in City Pent" by John
Keats where someone gets aKeats where someone gets a
complete relaxation after hecomplete relaxation after he
gets in a country side and hasgets in a country side and has
the scenic beauty of nature.the scenic beauty of nature.
Jardin Menara features aJardin Menara features a
fine-looking still pool backedfine-looking still pool backed
by a pavilion which dates backby a pavilion which dates back
to 1866 and an organisedto 1866 and an organised
collection of olive grovescollection of olive groves..

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