Welcome to Marrakech! More and more travelers are seduced by the atmosphere, the cultural richness and flavors from a trip to Marrakech. The home is a real skill in this destination, where one pampers visitors barely out of the airport.
It must be said that in four days, a traveler can spend close to € 850, the equivalent of three to four months' salary for a Moroccan: we understand that every visitor is considered a VIP. The people of Marrakech, nicknamed bahja (happy people), are still willing to spend quality time with those they receive. For nearly a century, tourists enjoy the enchantment of the Djemaa el Fna. In hammams and riads, the traditional houses built around a patio that earned the medina to be registered by UNESCO as World Heritage Site, guests are treated like royalty.
The 2011 attack on the Djemaa el Fna shocked the public and all lovers of Marrakech. But when we survived as it to the vagaries of history retaining both its energy as its wonderful pink walls, we do not let down: drying her tears, Marrakech has recovered and quickly returned to the fire tea welcome to the mint.
This online guide helps you find all the practical information you need to visit Marrakech.
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Marrakech
Marrakech (Latin: Marrakech) is the third largest city in the Kingdom of Morocco in terms of population density and is located in South Central. The city's population has reached more than 900 thousand people in 2012. Yusuf ibn Yasin founded the city in 1062 AD, which is named after his son Joseph School months the city's schools.
Sports
Marrakech is home to many of the Moroccan football teams, namely:
Star Marrakech
Kawkab Marrakech
MCA Marrakech Club
Olympic Club Marrakech
The city also has a circuit Moulay Hassan car races, which extends the length of 4.624 kilometers and hosts the stages of the world championship for touring car racing, Formula 2 Championship and El Alto-G-B will also be held by the Marrakech Marathon.
The sport of golf a popular sports in the city where he has a 3 golf courses.
Star Marrakech
Kawkab Marrakech
MCA Marrakech Club
Olympic Club Marrakech
The city also has a circuit Moulay Hassan car races, which extends the length of 4.624 kilometers and hosts the stages of the world championship for touring car racing, Formula 2 Championship and El Alto-G-B will also be held by the Marrakech Marathon.
The sport of golf a popular sports in the city where he has a 3 golf courses.
Education
Number of schools Marrakech six most famous son of Joseph School Abbasid school and school Houmt Aldkalh door, and the School of the people and the school and the school Mouassine Houmt Sidi Mohammed bin Saleh, also resides in the city, many of the centers of higher education, including
Cadi Ayyad University also known as Marrakech University which was established in 1978 and comprises 13 colleges
National Institute of Applied Sciences in Marrakech, which was established in 2000 and the Ministry of Higher Education and specializes in engineering and scientific research
Higher Institute of Commerce of Sciences, founded by Ahmed Panis in 1987 and enjoyed a private management and specializes in Commerce and Business Administration Sciences.
Private University in Marrakech
School son of Joseph [edit]
Inner lobby of the School of the son of Joseph months Schools Marrakech.
Historical sources confirm that the first nucleus of this school belonging to the period Marinid. Sultan Abdullah Al-Saadi has been restored mostly built between the years 1564-1565. And is rightly considered a masterpiece of Moroccan schools.
Are Ben Youssef School of paramount importance, because of its location Square son of Joseph, which carry great historical significance, as well as being the original nucleus of the city of Marrakech.
I've re-Saadi dynasty life to this neighborhood Bbnaúhm school-shaped box with a total area of about 1680 square meters. Over four centuries, the institution was a stronghold for scientists and a popular destination for students hungry for knowledge in various fields of science, private and religious jurisprudence of them. It also reflects the splendor Saadi art. The entrance of the building, it draws the visitor dome with stalactites made of gypsum attention, bearing Nqastein. Mediates school swimming and art galleries topped with rooms divided on the upper floor. The prayer hall are composed of three transverse slabs separated by two rows of marble columns. The tiles are available on the side wooden cabinets, used especially students of the school Kmketbat.
Administrative divisions
Cadi Ayyad University also known as Marrakech University which was established in 1978 and comprises 13 colleges
National Institute of Applied Sciences in Marrakech, which was established in 2000 and the Ministry of Higher Education and specializes in engineering and scientific research
Higher Institute of Commerce of Sciences, founded by Ahmed Panis in 1987 and enjoyed a private management and specializes in Commerce and Business Administration Sciences.
Private University in Marrakech
School son of Joseph [edit]
Inner lobby of the School of the son of Joseph months Schools Marrakech.
Historical sources confirm that the first nucleus of this school belonging to the period Marinid. Sultan Abdullah Al-Saadi has been restored mostly built between the years 1564-1565. And is rightly considered a masterpiece of Moroccan schools.
Are Ben Youssef School of paramount importance, because of its location Square son of Joseph, which carry great historical significance, as well as being the original nucleus of the city of Marrakech.
I've re-Saadi dynasty life to this neighborhood Bbnaúhm school-shaped box with a total area of about 1680 square meters. Over four centuries, the institution was a stronghold for scientists and a popular destination for students hungry for knowledge in various fields of science, private and religious jurisprudence of them. It also reflects the splendor Saadi art. The entrance of the building, it draws the visitor dome with stalactites made of gypsum attention, bearing Nqastein. Mediates school swimming and art galleries topped with rooms divided on the upper floor. The prayer hall are composed of three transverse slabs separated by two rows of marble columns. The tiles are available on the side wooden cabinets, used especially students of the school Kmketbat.
Administrative divisions
Tourism
Given the wealth of cultural heritage large, has become the city of Marrakech kiss global tourism and the headquarters of the high-level international conferences, it occupies a special niche in modern Morocco.
Vmrakesh of the major tourist poles in Morocco and attract European tourists in particular. One major events held in the city:
Arts Festival in Marrakech
Marrakech International Film Festival
Vmrakesh of the major tourist poles in Morocco and attract European tourists in particular. One major events held in the city:
Arts Festival in Marrakech
Marrakech International Film Festival
Walls and doors
Historians disagree on the date of construction of the walls of the city of Marrakech, but most likely it to between 1126 and 1127 m. Geographical estimated Idrissi along these walls Almoravid about nine kilometers were all built rammed earth or what is termed locally as «the board» or «cob».
Doukkala door and door Aghmat months doors Marrakech
During the reign of the Unitarians, the caliph Yaqub al-Mansur worked to strengthen the fabric of the city and fortifications built trachea, which was the seat of government or stored city, along the lines of other cities in the Muslim West. Unitarians support Casbah several doors disappeared some leaving only door Agnaou which is still Raassaa off the silo mosque, the main door of the rod and the Almohad unique form for the rest of the doors through full bow homogenized parties, sorghum and decoration. Pape Doukkala and Aghmat (See Bab Doukkala door Aghmat).
The Babi Doukkala and Aghmat from the main doors that permeates the walls of the ancient city of Marrakech, where endemic Bab Doukkala in the western part, and leads to the mosque door Doukkala, while there door Aghmat in the east of the ancient city open so on the road leading to the angle of Sidi Bin Saleh.
With regard to the door Doukkala It consists of two towers flanking a large corridor leads to the heart of the old city, and return label this section Bdkalh adjacent to the city, which was then inhabited by the Almohad static field. With regard to the door Aghmat It constitutes one of the towers that permeates the eastern side of the city walls outlets.
Doukkala door and door Aghmat months doors Marrakech
During the reign of the Unitarians, the caliph Yaqub al-Mansur worked to strengthen the fabric of the city and fortifications built trachea, which was the seat of government or stored city, along the lines of other cities in the Muslim West. Unitarians support Casbah several doors disappeared some leaving only door Agnaou which is still Raassaa off the silo mosque, the main door of the rod and the Almohad unique form for the rest of the doors through full bow homogenized parties, sorghum and decoration. Pape Doukkala and Aghmat (See Bab Doukkala door Aghmat).
The Babi Doukkala and Aghmat from the main doors that permeates the walls of the ancient city of Marrakech, where endemic Bab Doukkala in the western part, and leads to the mosque door Doukkala, while there door Aghmat in the east of the ancient city open so on the road leading to the angle of Sidi Bin Saleh.
With regard to the door Doukkala It consists of two towers flanking a large corridor leads to the heart of the old city, and return label this section Bdkalh adjacent to the city, which was then inhabited by the Almohad static field. With regard to the door Aghmat It constitutes one of the towers that permeates the eastern side of the city walls outlets.
Economy
MARRakesh is a vital element of the economy and culture of Morocco. Improvements to the highway between Casablanca and Agadir airport and led to a significant increase in tourism in the city, which now attracts more than 2 million tourists a year. Given the importance of tourism to the economy of Morocco weak as a whole, King Mohammed VI bin Hassan vowed to attract 20 million tourists a year to Morocco by 2020, double the number of tourists for the year 2012. The city's popular Bafrensien, has bought many celebrities of the French real estate in the city, including the giants of fashion Yves Saint Laurent and Jean Paul Gaultier.
In the nineties, he was living in the city, very few foreigners, but the real estate development projects have risen during the past 15 years, and by 2005 bought more than 3,000 foreign real estate in the city, and attract them to the culture and the prices are relatively cheap housing. In the French weekly magazine Le Point reported that it has Marrakech became desirable position for a group of European aircraft. However, despite the tourism boom, the majority of the city's population are still poor, but still about 20 thousand households without access to water or electricity. Many of the institutions in the city faces enormous debt problems....
Geographical
Marrakech is located 327 km south-west of Rabat 0.580 kilometers south-west of Tangier 0.239 km southwest of Casablanca 0.196 kilometers south-west of Beni Mellal 0.177 km east of Essaouira and 153 km north-east of Agadir.
Alawrica River is located 30 kilometers south of Marrakech and you can see Mount Yagur awe snow south of the city. The American adventurer David Prescott Parooz has described Marrakech title «City strangest» when he was explaining their nature, where he said
Marrakech city is located about 15 or 20 miles away from the edge of the Atlas Mountains that look here most of her high and where the gorgeous mountain scenery. Across the desert air net eye can be groping rugged features of the series from the north and east, where winter snow covered in white and turquoise sky provides a framework for the gray rocks and peaks gleaming Her beauty that is unparalleled
Alawrica River is located 30 kilometers south of Marrakech and you can see Mount Yagur awe snow south of the city. The American adventurer David Prescott Parooz has described Marrakech title «City strangest» when he was explaining their nature, where he said
Marrakech city is located about 15 or 20 miles away from the edge of the Atlas Mountains that look here most of her high and where the gorgeous mountain scenery. Across the desert air net eye can be groping rugged features of the series from the north and east, where winter snow covered in white and turquoise sky provides a framework for the gray rocks and peaks gleaming Her beauty that is unparalleled
Marrakech
Described Marrakech as the Red City, spacious deferral, the university between free and remained shady and snow and Nakheel, the capital of the State of marabouts and Unitarian and Tombs, where the owner of deaths Notables: Marrakech said a great city built by Imam Yusuf, a country of Morocco base diameter and position and the Pole, spacious deferral, correct air, simple square and rectangular space, many mosques, great scenes, combining the sweetness of the water, air and moderation, and good soil, good fruit, and plowing capacity, and a great blessing.
Marrakech
There is no certain text about the origin of naming Marrakech that name, but there are just some of the popular novels conflicting, some attributed to (Mk + cash) means over and went quickly, and some attributed to (Okh) says that the God of Old (the name is no evidence of the existence of God or the Temple Okh spokesman in the region), and some say that the origin is (Marrakech), which may mean landfills or peril to it from Orcas act as stated in the Qur'an {God} Erkshm including earned in addition to several other novels, including but not novel uncertain
Mosque of El-Mansour (Kasbah Mosque)
The minaret of the mosque of El-Mansour, also known as the Mosque of the Kasbah, is identifiable with its maze of turquoise. This construction is contemporary with the Koutoubia but was rebuilt in the sixteenth century. This mosque is reserved for Muslims.
Saadian Tombs
years the district of the Kasbah, the garden, which is part of the El-Mansour mosque, was recovered in the sixteenth century by the Saadian to house the tombs of their kings. The place is home to two mausoleums separated by a small nice garden. Come in the morning because after there was crowd ..
El Badi Palace
The El Badi Palace was built in the late sixteenth century for receptions of Saadian Ahmed el-Mansour. Today, there remains much the splendor of yesteryear. The minbar of the Mosque-Cathedral, designed by master cabinetmakers of Cordoba, worth a detour. Masterpiece of Arab-Andalusian art, he served as pulpit in the Koutoubia Mosque. Otherwise, from the terraces of El Badi Palace, it has a beautiful view of the city ... and the stork nests in season.
Ben-Youssef Madrasa
Located in the center of the medina, the Ben-Youssef madrasa worth a visit. This Koranic school, made the traditional university of Marrakech, could hold up to 900 students. Built in the sixteenth century, it is a wonderful example of Moorish architecture at its peak. Floors, ceilings, foundations, columns, everything is precious and refined.
the souks
Between Jemaa el Fna Square and Ben Youssef Medersa, the souks are one of the most fascinating attractions of Marrakech. Arranged in trades and specialties (dyers, Vaniers, slippers ...), they are full of objects of all kinds and their arrangement, apparently chaotic, is particularly neat and photogenic. Since the introduction of a tourist brigade, there is no longer safe to venture into the souks. If only one: fall for the wonders that we can find it ... and get ready to haggle, because that is the rule!
Marrakesh Museum
Next to the Ben Youssef Medersa, the Marrakech Museum is housed in the palace Dar M'Nehbi, one of the most beautiful in the late nineteenth century. It hosts temporary exhibitions of contemporary art, alternating with the more traditional art. A visit to the Museum of Marrakech allows découvir what looked like a palace of the last century, do not miss his big courtyard with fountains, niches, alcoves and arches, beautiful tadelakt walls and covered with tiles.
Mosque of El-Mansour (Kasbah Mosque)
The minaret of the mosque of El-Mansour, also known as the Mosque of the Kasbah, is identifiable with its maze of turquoise. This construction is contemporary with the Koutoubia but was rebuilt in the sixteenth century. This mosque is reserved for Muslims.
Koubba Almoravid
Édifiée au XIIe s, la koubba almoravide pourrait être le bassin aux ablutions d'une mosquée primitive. Elle est considérée, pour l’extraordinaire décor de sa coupole, comme l’un des sommets de l’art musulman. C’est aussi le seul témoignage de l’art des Almoravides dans leur capitale, Marrakech.
Dar Si Said Museum
. Built at the end of the nineteenth century, the Dar Si Said is a Moroccan art museum with a beautiful exhibition of objects from the early twentieth s: woodwork, jewelry, pottery, weapons, carpet weaving, pretty kettle on foot, trays, old musical instruments, etc.
Bahia Palace
Built around 1880, the Bahia Palace was the home of the vizier Ba Ahmed, Morocco's strongman from 1894 to 1900. A true masterpiece of Moroccan architecture, the Bahia Palace consists of a patchwork of houses, but beautifully decorated, leading flowered patios.
Koutoubia
The minaret of the Koutoubia, dating from the nineteenth century, was the model for the Giralda in Seville and the Hassan Tower in Rabat. After taking Marrakesh by the Almohads in 1147, Abd-el-Moumen had built the Koutoubia on the site of a palace Almoravid. Restored, the minaret appears today in all its splendor, especially at night when it is illuminated. Koutoubia is considered one of the most beautiful monuments in North Africa.
Medina
With over 600 acres, the Medina of Marrakech is the largest of the Maghreb, it is classified on the UNESCO list of World Heritage. Heart of Marrakech, the Medina sees tourists mingle and modest Marrakchis. Winding streets, fountains, patios and gardens of orange trees, the place has lots of charm and you can stroll there. In addition, the spectacle of the street, especially in the souks, is permanent. In recent years, traditional houses of the medina have undergone major renovations: riads, become charming guest rooms, attracts tourists in search of Eastern sensations.
Jemaa el Fna
Permanent theater scene, Jemaa el Fna has something to fascinate, both day and night. The most lively district of Marrakech, nearby souks, it is the tourist heart. All walks begin and end here medina. As early as 17 h, the animation begins and Jemaa el Fna becomes black people. Snake charmers, fortune tellers, music groups and in the evening, dozens of itinerant restaurants provide the show under the stunned eyes of onlookers. The terraces of cafes located around around offer stunning views of the Jemaa el Fna, especially at sunset.
Majorelle Garden
Marrakech> Gueliz> Majorelle Garden
Beautiful garden created by the painter Jacques Majorelle in Marrakech who lived from 1924. The Majorelle garden was bought and restored by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in 1980. Cactus, bougainvillea and bamboo plants from five continents. Colorful and full of freshness, the Majorelle garden is full of poetry. The studio of the painter, painted a bright blue-purple (blue says "Majorelle"), contrasts with the colors of the vegetation. It now houses a small museum.
Marrakech> Gueliz> Majorelle Garden
Beautiful garden created by the painter Jacques Majorelle in Marrakech who lived from 1924. The Majorelle garden was bought and restored by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in 1980. Cactus, bougainvillea and bamboo plants from five continents. Colorful and full of freshness, the Majorelle garden is full of poetry. The studio of the painter, painted a bright blue-purple (blue says "Majorelle"), contrasts with the colors of the vegetation. It now houses a small museum.
Marrakech, this bewitching and fascinating city!
The huge Jemaa el Fna and agitation (day and night!) Alone are worth the trip. It also is lost in the colorful and noisy souks, the richest probably the most diverse, the most fascinating of the country. A thousand small businesses are everywhere. Tourism, often criticized, has greatly promoted the rediscovery of a flourishing craft today, and rehabilitation of Marrakech architecture. Neighborhood hammams, glibness of everything and nothing vendors add to the thrill of an unforgettable spell.
To understand and appreciate Marrakech, you must stay there a little. While this imperial city appear like a jewel set in the natural setting that is not far, the High Atlas Mountains.
Marrakech © Christelle Lopez
The huge Jemaa el Fna and agitation (day and night!) Alone are worth the trip. It also is lost in the colorful and noisy souks, the richest probably the most diverse, the most fascinating of the country. A thousand small businesses are everywhere. Tourism, often criticized, has greatly promoted the rediscovery of a flourishing craft today, and rehabilitation of Marrakech architecture. Neighborhood hammams, glibness of everything and nothing vendors add to the thrill of an unforgettable spell.
To understand and appreciate Marrakech, you must stay there a little. While this imperial city appear like a jewel set in the natural setting that is not far, the High Atlas Mountains.
Marrakech © Christelle Lopez
Marrakesh
Marrakech is one of the destinations that do more than ever dream ... even if her old lovers swear more now recognize their "Pearl of the South". This city changing leaves no one indifferent.
A steady stream of visitors, stalls full of junk; a periphery changing with the construction of dozens of hotels and palaces promising total dream; the creation of a new town on the road to Safi, 7 km away; a mégastade, the first kingdom in preparation for the African Cup of soccer held in Morocco in 2015 ... These are all aspects that would tend to make Marrakech a city disfigured by tourism ... And yet, open wide eyes, let yourself be carried away by the colors, the smells, the undeniable charm of Marrakech.
Marrakech © Christelle Lope
A steady stream of visitors, stalls full of junk; a periphery changing with the construction of dozens of hotels and palaces promising total dream; the creation of a new town on the road to Safi, 7 km away; a mégastade, the first kingdom in preparation for the African Cup of soccer held in Morocco in 2015 ... These are all aspects that would tend to make Marrakech a city disfigured by tourism ... And yet, open wide eyes, let yourself be carried away by the colors, the smells, the undeniable charm of Marrakech.
Marrakech © Christelle Lope
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