Marrakesh city in Morocco
There is no need to introduce this enchanting imperial city that is Marrakech. Here, seeming to be in flagrant contrast, thanks to this magic potion, ancient and contemporary, modernity and tradition coexist so harmoniously. Its rich historical and cultural heritage, its flourishing present, its climate, its geographical position, its ochre constructions in beaten clay, its high ramparts, its squares and its colourful and lively streets, and other assets give it such a unique charm making Marrakech a global destination open to all social ranks. In this cosmopolitan city, mixed with a thousand exquisite essences emanating from all sides, the colourful and smiling crowd breathes well-being. Formerly the capital of the country, the imperial city has become the tourist capital of Morocco whose reputation grows year after year: : The pearl of the south never ceases to attract people from abroad and from the interior of the country to bathe in its lights, mingle with the hustle and bustle of the colourful alleys of its medieval city, feel the thousand smells of spices, discover its rich cultural heritage and craft, visit its historical monuments, palaces, gardens, necropolis, nearby desert... , vibrate to the notes of local folklore, contemplate a cobra stretching to the sound of the flute, admire an acrobatics of a monkey, a juggling trick,... and enjoy a delicious dish of local culinary art.
Marrakech has more than one million inhabitants, is located in the south-central part of Morocco, it is the chief town of the Haouz plain and over 300 days of sunshine are guaranteed. Easily accessible by road, rail, and air. With a semi-arid climate, the low rainfall only allows for an arid climate fauna and flora. Nevertheless, near the High Atlas mountains with snow-covered peaks for long months, the melting of the snows allow the feeding of the waterfalls in the region, and the rivers that irrigate the fresh Ourika valley and the villages on the sides and below the mountains rich in green vegetation.
There are thousands of hotels in the tourist capital of Morocco. Between hotels and VIP establishments, luxury ones, through the Riad, the caidal tent, the ordinary hotel, to the single bed in a simple inhabitant's house, you will have only the embarrassment of choice in Marrakech. The same goes for varied and diverse catering; between traditional and international, there is always something for every taste and budget.
The list of sites to visit and attractions remains incomplete, however, according to your interests, professionals will suggest sites, accommodation, catering and activity establishments, hammam sessions, spa, yoga, etc. And there are only many. Rich in its past and present, Marrakech offers a large number of squares, monuments, museums, palaces and other buildings to visit including the following:
Among its treasures, Marrakech, ten centuries old, is proud of its glorious past. Founded around 1062 by Youssef Ibn Tachfine, head of the Almoravid dynasty (1061 – 1106), it deposed Fes, its eldest daughter, of its title of capital under the reign of the first Idrisid dynasty which fell around 1049. It is said that the name Morocco derives from Marrakech which, between different versions, the Berber word tamourt means land, and Kuch means God and men expressed their attachment to the land by calling themselves Mour or Maure. The association of the Mour or Maure with Kuch (God) resulted in Marrakech. The rise of this city began around 1130 by becoming an important trading post linking sub-Saharan Africa to coastal cities. This commercial activity also included the exchange of gold from Sudan. Apart from its decline around 1200 and which lasted about 250 years, each of the dynasties that succeeded, Almoravid, Almohad, Saadian, of which it was the capital at certain times, contributed to writing a chapter in the great History of the Pearl of the South by erecting historical buildings while developing commercial activities and the manufacture of skins, terracotta, wood, iron, etc., and other craft activities.
Nowadays, the city of Marrakech can be given a double history, the ancient and the contemporary, because if its roots are buried in previous centuries, its leaves are in the present and project themselves into the future in Morocco in motion harmoniously combining tradition and modernity. Undisputed tourist capital, warm and welcoming, rich in its precious historical and cultural heritage, it hosts many festivals around the arts, cinema, music, ceremonies and other sporting events, forums around defined themes, international meetings.
Like a locomotive, Marrakech has brought in its wake a range of economic activities in the city and its surroundings that are attractive to tourism, the main ones of which are: Accommodation: hotel/riad other guest houses Catering / Cooking workshops Moorish bath/ Spa/ Massage/ Yoga Leisure / Swimming pool/Aqua Park/ discotheque/ Oriental show/ various entertainments Cinema/Music/ Theatre Dinner outings / Events Visits to monuments, museums, palaces, gardens, etc. Excursions/ Circuits/ Trips
