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Marrakech, Morocco

Marrakech 

Marrakesh is an important tourist city at the foot of the Atlas Mountains. In the past, this oasis town was home to camel caravans that came from the south of Morocco. It is a junction of various merchants. Currently, the city is the most visited by tourists. Marrakech is Morocco’s most famous and charming old town. Marrakech It started as the home of a small community of indigenous Berbers. From the Sahara Desert in 1062 led by Youssef ben Tachfine, founder of the Almoravid dynasty and the first sultan of this dynasty, most of the houses in Kish were built from mud. dried red in the old days.

The state of the city that we can see is a walkway that stretches on both sides of the road surrounded by houses that are plastered with orange plaster. which is what the government has set But locals call it Pink City or Pink City, it can be said that Marrakech is one of the most charming cities in the world.

Morocco’s tourism capital It is located south of the city of Fez. People around the world know Marrakech more than Morocco. Given that the city was the birthplace of the 1960s hippie tourism pioneer in North Africa (Crosby, Stills and Nash’s 1969 Marrakech Express song) and the most visited city. number one in the country And is a city that gives a feeling of mystery, astonishing in the style of traveling in Morocco. But it’s full of chic. and many works of art from artists around the world who have settled here. make this city Its unique artistic motifs are known throughout the world.

Marrakesh later extended his power as far as southern Spain. In 1106, Sultan Ali ben Youssef brought in craftsmen from Andalusia. (Southern territory of Spain dominated by Muslims) to build palaces and mosques in Marrakech. They built the surrounding city walls and underground canals, known as khettara, an irrigation system that used water throughout the city specifically to nourish the gardens and palm trees. Kesh is an old city with long walled city, palaces and fortresses. Very beautiful. UNESCO has recognized it as a world heritage site like Fes.

Marrakech attractions

Ba Palace. Hi (Bahia)Which was built in the late 19th century by Si Moussa into a modern style. It was intended to be the grandest and most luxurious palace at that time. But with the construction and decoration planning hastily Therefore, it is criticized that many details Like in this palace is not perfect. The palace is decorated by stucco carvings with patterns painted on wood. and decorated with beautiful mosaics

Saadian TombsThis place was abandoned more than 2 centuries after being restored. And open to see the beauty of the real Moorish art (Moorish), the sophistication of the interior halls. Beautiful marble columns Plasterwork patterns adorning the walls and ceiling The newly built exterior gardens, he said, follow Allah’s Paradise.

Koutoubia Mosque , the oldest mosque in the city. No matter where you walk in the city, you can see this mosque. From the palace with a height of 226 feet (70 meters).

Menara Garden.which was originally built as a reservoir and surrounded by olive trees and pines. With its beautiful buildings and the Atlas Mountains in the background. It is a model garden that later became popular with the Moroccan royal family.

Traveling from Casablanca to Marrakech is convenient. The roads are clean and tidy. There is a nice clean gas station to stop by for tea, coffee and a meal. and a room for prayer