Marrakech

A community portal about Marrakech with blogs, videos, and photos. According to Wikipedia.org: Marrakech or Marakesh, known as the "Red City or Al Hamra," is a city in southwestern Morocco in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. One of the possible origin of its name could be from the Tamazight words mur akuch, which means Land of God.. The same word "mur/mawr" appears in the country Mauritania, but this interpretation is still unproven to this day, and there are other possibilities which are often invoked. The name Morocco itself derives from Murrakush. This city is located at 31°37′60″N, 8°0′0″W and is the capital of the Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz region. Marrakech has the largest traditional market in Morocco and also has the busiest square in the entire continent of Africa, called Djemaa el Fna.

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Things to do in Marrakech

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If you want to visit Marrakech you will be surprised how many attractions you can visit. It is known as the “Red City” and it is an important and former imperial city in Morocco, which is a country located in North Africa.

We have made a top 5 to-do-list for you to get an idea what you can visit while you are there:
Top 5
1. Marrakech Museum
The Museum of Marrakech dates back from the 19th century and it holds exhibits of both modern and traditional Moroccan art together with fine examples of historical books, coins and pottery of Moroccan Jewish, Berber and Arab cultures.
2. Djamaa El Fna – Square
This is a square and market place in Marrakesh’s medina quarter (old city). This square is worth visiting during the day for market places and snake charmers. At the afternoon and evening it starts to get busier, with dancing-boys; story tellers and magicians.
3. Saadian Tombs
The Saadian tombs in Marrakech date back from the 16th century. Because of the beauty of their adornment these tombs have been an attraction for visitors. Outside these tombs you will find a garden and the graves of soldiers and servants.
4. Suuq of Marrakesh
Traditionally, the Mosque was at the centre of the souk. At this souk you can find small shops with traditionally things.
5. Koutoubia Minaret & Koutoubia Gardens
The 221 ft high square minaret is the tallest in Marrakesh dates back from the 12th century. Inside the minaret are 6 rooms, which were used for different purposes. It has an amazing background and it is definitely worth seeing.

If you are looking for a hotel we can recommend you the Epoque Hotels represented hotel: Murano Resort Marrakesh. Check our website to see if there is any special promotion.

Murano Resort Marrakech

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