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Panoramic picture of the Djemaa el Fna square by sunset. Koutoubia Mosque appears on the extreme left. The souks are in the alleys behind the square.
The Koutoubia Mosque.
Marrakech's Djemaa el Fna square at midnight.
The modern section of Marrakech.
The Hotel de Ville.

Marrakech or Marrakesh (مراكش marrākiš) (in Berber: Murakush), known as the "Pearl of the South," is a city in southwestern Morocco in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. Marrakech / Murakush is a Berber word which means the Land of God (murt 'n akush). Marrakesh is located at 31°37′60″N 8°0′0″W / 31.63333°N 8.00000°W / 31.63333; -8.00000 Coordinates: latitude seconds >= 60
{{#coordinates:}}: invalid latitude and is the capital of the Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz region. Marrakech has the largest traditional market (souk) in Morocco and also has the busiest square in the entire continent of Africa, called Djemaa el Fna.

Like many North African and Middle Eastern cities, Marrakech has two main divisions: the old city (médina) and the modern city.

Marrakech is served by Ménara International Airport.

Demographics

Main article: Demographics of Morocco

The official number of residents is one million; however, the population is estimated to be around two million. The largest part of the population of Marrakech is of Berber origin.

History

Main article: History of Morocco

Yusuf ibn Tashfin, member of the Almoravides dynasty, founded the city in 1062.

Prior to the reign of Moulay Ismail, Marrakech was the capital of Morocco. After his reign, his grandson moved the capital back to Marrakech from Meknès.

Sites

Areas and neighborhoods

Mosques, medrassas, synagogues and zaouias

Palaces, dars and villas

Cemeteries, koubbas and mausolea

Saadian Tombs.

Handicrafts and business

Selling of carpets in the souks of Marrakech.
  • Souks
    • Souk Kimakhin (stringed instruments)
    • Souk el Bradiia (pitchers)
    • Souk Hadaddine (metalwork)
    • Souk Chouari (basketry, woodturning)
    • Dyers' Souk, Wool Souk
    • Souk Smarine (clothing)
    • Rahba Quedima ("Old Square")
    • Souk el Kebir (leatherwork)
      • Kissarias
      • Souk el Batna (skins)
      • Souk el Maazi (goatskin)
    • Souk Zrabia (Criée Berbère, Carpet Souk)
    • Souk Fakharina
    • Souk Siyyaghin (jewelry)
    • Souk Smata (slippers, belts)
    • Souk aux tenturiers
    • Cherratine Souk
    • Attarine Souk
Tanneries of Marrakech.
  • Tanneries
  • Hôtel la Mamounia
  • Handicraft center
  • Gidel Building
  • Renaissance Café
  • Société Générale
  • Marjane hypermarket

Museums

Ramparts and gates

Bab Agnaou.

Places and squares

Djemaa el Fna in the evening.

Gardens and parks

Other structures

Fictional Works About

Non-Fiction Works About

Born in Marrakech

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