Historic Marrakesh
Built by Almoravids at the end of the eleventh
century, the red city has given its name to the country.
A magical city, located at the end of ancient caravan
routes, Marrakesh is known not only for its mild weather and the cheerful nature
of its inhabitants, but also for its handicrafts and the famous Jemaa al-Fna
square, a UNESCO world heritage site.
Marrakesh has been intimately linked with the Kingdom’s
great history. Chosen as the seat of central power in various eras (Almohads,
Saadians, Alaouites), the red city boasts a large number of great monuments (the
Koutoubia, the Menara olive grove, Al-Badi palace, the Saadian tombs…).
By virtue of the excellent facilities it offers,
Marrakesh has played host to key international events, such as Arab Maghreb
Union (AMU) in 1989, the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) in 1994
and Conference of Parties (COP7) on climate change in 2001.
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Koutoubia
mosque
(ITU 020134)
Jemâa al-Fna square
(ITU 020135)
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 Menara olive grove
(ITU 020136)
 Agnaou gate
(ITU 020137)
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Photos: Moroccan National Tourist Office
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Source: Morocco in the Digital Age — E-Morocco
strategy: brochure issued by the Secretary of State to the Prime Minister in
charge of Posts and Telecommunication and Information Technologies.
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