Transcript FINAL PUBLICATION TEACHER’S NAME: AZEDDINE TAGGOUCH OUHOUD PRIVATE SCHOOL, MARRAKECH, MOROCCO PROJECT’S NAME: DISCOVER YOUR CITY AIM OF THE PROJECT: GET TO KNOW ONE’S HOMECITY.

FINAL PUBLICATION
TEACHER’S NAME: AZEDDINE TAGGOUCH
OUHOUD PRIVATE SCHOOL, MARRAKECH,
MOROCCO
PROJECT’S NAME: DISCOVER YOUR CITY
AIM OF THE PROJECT: GET TO KNOW
ONE’S HOMECITY
Marrakech The Red
City
By Mouad Nassif and Ayoub
Lekhlifi
Planning
1/ The History Of Marrakech
2/ Geography Of Marrakech
3/ The Famous Monuments in Marrakech
4/ Marrakech Festivals and Events
5/ Marrakech Parks and Gardens
6/ Marrakech Museums
7/ Marrakech Popular Destinations
The History Of Marrakech
1-1. Name :
Marrakech or Marrakesh (Amazigh:
Murrākush), ‫مراكش‬Murakush, Arabic
known as the "Red City", is an
important and former imperial city in
Morocco. It has a population of
1,070,838 (as of 2004), and is the
capital of the mid-southwestern
economic region of MarrakechTensift-Al Haouz, near the foothills of
the snow-capped Atlas Mountains.
Like many North African and Middle
Eastern cities, Marrakech comprises
both an old fortified city (the médina)
and an adjacent modern city (called
Gueliz). It is served by Ménara
International Airport (RAK is the code
for the airport) and a rail link to
Casablanca and the north. Marrakech
is the third largest city in Morocco
after Casablanca and Rabat.
The History Of Marrakech
1-2. History :
Prior to the advent of the Almoravids in the
11th century, the area was ruled from
the city of Aghmat. The Almoravid
leader, Abu-Bakr Ibn-Umar decided
Aghmat was becoming overcrowded and
chose to build a new capital. He decided
to build it in the plains near the Tansift
river. He chose the site of Marrakech,
because it was in neutral territory
between two tribes who were vying for
the honor of hosting the new capitalWork
started in May 1070, but Abu-Bakr was
recalled to the Sahara to put down a
rebellion in January 1071 and the city was
completed by his deputy and eventual
successor Yusuf ibn Tashfin.The city
experienced its greatest period under the
leadership of Yacoub el Mansour, the
third Almohad sultan. A number of poets
and scholars entered the city during his
reign and he began the construction of the
Koutoubia Mosque and a new kasbah.
The History Of Marrakech
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.
For centuries Marrakech has been known for
its 'seven saints.' When sufism was at the
height of its popularity, during the reign
of Moulay Ismail, the festival of the 'seven
saints' was founded by Abu Ali al-Hassan
al-Yusi at the request of the sultan. The
tombs of several renowned figures were
moved to Marrakech to attract pilgrims in
the same way Essaouira did at that time
with its Regrega festivals. The 'seven
saints' (sebaatou rizjel) is now a firmly
established institution, attracting visitors
from everywhere. The seven saints
include Sidi Bel Abbas (the patron saint
of the city), Sidi Muhammad al-Jazuli, Sidi
Abu al-Qasim Al-Suhayli, Cadi Ayyad ben
Moussa, Abdelaziz al-Tebaa and Abdallah
al-Ghazwani.
The History Of Marrakech
Marrakech was dominated in the first half of the 20th century by T'hami El
Glaoui, Lord of the Atlas and Pasha of Marrakech. The poet of the city
was Mohammed Ben Brahim, his favorite place was café Al-Masraf.
The poems and songs of Ben Brahim are still known by heart by many
Marrakshi.
Geography Of Marrakech
1-1. Position :
Marrakech, or Marrakesh, Morocco, a city near the Atlas Mountains,
some 140 miles (225 km) south of Casablanca. It is primarily a
trade center, serving southern Morocco and known mainly for its
markets and handicrafts. Tourism is also important. In the old
walled section, which has changed only slightly over the centuries,
are several Moorish-style palaces and the famed Koutoubia Mosque
and minaret.
Marrakech was founded in 1062 by the Almoravids, a Berber dynasty,
and for almost two centuries was the capital and leading city of the
Berber kingdoms that controlled much of Spain and North Africa.
It again flourished in the 16th century, when it was Morocco's
capital. Under French rule, 1912-56, it developed a modern
Western section and began a new period of growth.
Geography Of Marrakech
1-2. Demographics
Marrakech had an official number of population of 1,070,838 in
2004.There is a very large international community consisting mainly
of Europeans estimated at 10,700 people, mostly retired.
Geography Of Marrakech
1-3. Climate
Weather data for Marrakech, Morocco (1961-1990)
Month
Average high °C
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
18.4
19.9
22.3
23.7
27.
5
31.3
36.8
36.
5
32.5
27.5
22.
2
18.
7
5.9
7.6
9.4
11
13.
8
16.3
19.9
20.
1
18.2
14.7
10.
4
6.5
32.2
37.9
37.8
38.8
23.
7
4.5
1.2
3.4
5.9
23.9
40.
6
31.
4
(°F)
Average low °C
(°F)
Precipitation mm
(inches)
Geography Of Marrakech
1-4 . Transport :
-Menara International Airport serves as the main airport for the city
and receives flights from Europe and neighboring Arab countries.
-A toll-paying motorway connects Marrakech with Casablanca.
CTM coaches (intercity buses) and various private lines run services to
most notable Moroccan towns as well as a number of European
cities, from the Gare Routière on Rue Bab Doukkala in downtown
Marrakech.
-Marrakech is the southern terminus of the ONCF, the Moroccan
railway network, and Marrakech is well served by trains heading to
Tangier, Rabat, Casablanca, and Fes. The train station is located
on Avenue Hassan II.
-The ONCF-owned "Supratours" bus company serves towns not served
by the train. The bus timetable coordinates with the train
timetable and the bus terminal is right beside the station.
The Famous Monuments in
Marrakech
1-1: Koutoubia:
The Koutoubia Mosque (Arabic: ‫ )جامع الكتبية‬is the largest
mosque in Marrakech, Morocco. The minaret was
completed under the reign of the Almohad Caliph Yaqub
al-Mansur (1184-1199) and was used as the model for the
Geraldo of Seville and for the Hessian Tower of Rabat.
The name is derived from the Arabic al-Koutoubiyyin for
librarian, since it used to be surrounded by sellers of
manuscripts. It is considered the ultimate structure of its
kind. The tower is 69 m (221 ft) in height and has a lateral
length of 12.8 m (41 ft). Six rooms (one above the other)
constitute the interior; leading around them is a ramp by
way of which the muezzin could ride up to the balcony. It
is built in a traditional Almohad style and the tower is
adorned with four copper globes.
According to legend, the globes were originally made of
pure gold, and there were once supposed to have been
only three globes. The fourth globe was donated by the
wife of Yacoub el-Mansour as compensation for her
failure to keep the fast for one day during the month of
Ramadan. She had her golden jewelry melted down to
flab the fourth globe.
The minaret of the Koutoubia was the model for the minaret
of the Giralda mosque in Seville which in its turn has
influenced thousands of church towers in Spain and
Eastern Europe.
The Famous Monuments in
Marrakech
1-2: The Saadian tombs :
The Saadian tombs in Marrakech date back from the time of the sultan Ahmad alMansur (1578-1603). The tombs were only recently discovered (in 1917) and
were restored by the Beaux-arts service. The tombs have, because of the
beauty of their decoration, been a major attraction for visitors of Marrakech.
The mausoleum comprises the corpses of about sixty members of the Saadi
Dynasty that originated in the valley of the Draa River. Among the graves are
those of Ahmad al-Mansur and his family. The building is composed of three
rooms. The most famous is the room with the twelve columns. This room
contains the grave of the son of the sultan's son Ahmad al-Mansur. The stele is
in finely worked cedar wood and stucco work. The monuments are made of
Italian Carrara marble.
Outside the building is a garden and the graves of soldiers and servants.
The Famous Monuments in
Marrakech
1-3: El Badi Palace :
El Badi Palace (Arabic: ‫ قصر البديع‬- meaning the
incomparable palace) is located in
Marrakech, Morocco, and it consists
nowadays of the remnants of a
magnificent palace built by the Saadian
king Ahmad al-Mansur in 1578.
The original building is thought to have
consisted of 360 rooms, a courtyard of
135 m by 110 m and a pool of 90 m by 20
m, richly decorated with Italian marbles
and large amounts of gold imported from
Sudan. It also has a small, underground,
tunnel-like jail with about four cells where
the king kept his prisoners.
Unfortunately, this fairy-like palace,
which took approximately 25 years to
construct, was torn apart by the Alaouite
Sultan Mawlay Ismail who used the
materials to decorate his own palace in
Meknes. The design of the palace is
influenced by the Alhambra in Granada.
In one of the refurbished pavilions, the
Koutoubia minbar is now on exhibition.
Marrakech Festivals and Events
Speaking of Marrakech Festivals &
Events, two of the biggest annual
events, which draw the crowds to
the Marrakech region, are:
- The big Gnaoua and world music
festival in Essaouira (early June)
and
- The film festival in the Red City
(late September)
Event surf groupies and post-hippies
get together with ethno-beat
enthusiasts and local gentry at the
Gnaoua. Open-air concerts and the
historic ramparts of Essaouira
make a fitting backdrop.
The other is the Marrakech's big
cinema-festival: the FIFM is a
flashier occasion altogether. This
glitzy finds the blue bloods of
cinema, the stars and starlets,
descend on the red carpet in their
best ensemble, rubbing shoulders
with the big cinema names from the
South.
Marrakech Festivals and Events
Huge crowds gather at Jemaal Fna as along with the star
struck fans a number of film enthusiasts gather to see the
open-air screenings of Bollywood films. In July, Marrakech
hosts a grand folklore festival, where it highlights its huge
range of traditional music and dance. With the new festival
management taking over this festival it is expected that this
event will soon be garbed in a more ethnic attire to bring it
in line with the Essaouira Gnaoua bash.
There is a more discreet spring chamber music do held in
Essaouira as well, not known to many. Apart from these
highly publicized Moroccon events that attract the visitors to
be a part of there are few long-established traditional
festivals or moussems, generally in late summer, that are
worth catching, especially as the tradition seems to be
disappearing.
Marrakech Parks and Gardens
There are several beautiful parks and gardens in Marrakech.
These have been used as some of the best places to loll on
green grasses while spending your vacation in this Moroccan
city. If you are tired after roaming around various tourist
places in the city of Marrakech, you can just spend your
evening by getting teased by the fresh air in any of
Marrakech Parks & Gardens.
In the city of Marrakech, Jardin Menara is one of the most
beautiful parks. You can reach this beautiful garden most
easily. And probably this easy accessibility makes this garden
a favorite nook for tourists as well as the local dwellers.
Marrakech Parks and Gardens
Looking for tranquility? Come to this garden of Jardin Menara; and you
will find a peaceful ambiance. It is a very peaceful place where one
can relax and escape from everyday stressors. It may remind you
of the favorite poem, "To One Who Has Been Long in City Pent" by
John Keats where someone gets a complete relaxation after he gets
in a country side and has the scenic beauty of nature. Jardin
Menara features a fine-looking still pool backed by a pavilion which
dates back to 1866 and an organised collection of olive groves.
Jardin Majorelle, another superb garden, was planned and laid out by
the French painter Majorelle in the year 1922. Amongst the
striking array of flowery beauty, you will find Majorelle's blue villa
which is now home to a modest museum of Islamic art.
Marrakech Parks and Gardens
Agdal Gardens, Marrakech is
consisted of vast orchards, a
large lagoon, and other small
pools. The wonder tourists
experience here is the
remarkable, ancient system of
underground irrigation channels
from the Ourika Valley in the
High Atlas. The garden
stretches to a full 3 km south
of the Royal Palace.
The utter garden is surrounded
by high pisé and walls. Pisé is
a mixture of mud and clay.
The citrus, fig, pomegranate,
olive and apricot orchards are
still in their original raisedplot form, presenting you a
magnificent floral beauty.
Marrakech Parks and Gardens
There lies a lagoon which is believed to
the largest one. The grandiose Tank
of Health, is said to be the 12thcentury creation of an Almohad
prince. However, as with many
Moroccan historic locations, the
Agdal too was successively
deserted and reconstructed, the
latest rebirth dating from the 19th
century.
Before the French Protectorate's
arrival, Agdal Gardens was the
sultans' retreat of choice for
luxurious picnics and boating
parties. The garden was even at that
time equipped with more than a few
pavilions.
However, there is an incident of
misfortune at this garden. One illfated sultan, whose name was Sidi
Mohammed III, was in fact seriously
wounded at one of these fetes; his
steam-powered launch sank in the
pond.
Marrakech Parks and Gardens
Jardin Majorelle Garden, Marrakech is
one of the must see spots in
Morocco. Not only attracting
tourists from allover the globe, but
also luring the local dwellers to
spend a sunny day or relax on the
green grasses determines the
appeal of this magnificent
Moroccan garden. During your
Marrakech sightseeing, if you get
tired, just come to this tranquil spot
to have a magnificent feeling of
relaxation.
These gardens belonged to the era
when colonialism was still a
superior word in Europe. During the
colonial period when Morocco was
occupied by France. And obviously
it’s the creation of a French man
who put vivacity in this garden. In
the 1920s the French artist Jacques
Majorelle made it, completed with
pools, coconut palms,
bougainvilleas, banana trees and
houses in an extraordinary dark
blue color.
Marrakech Parks and Gardens
Adding private museum of North
African artifacts, later the
French couturier Yves SaintLuarent had taken well care of
this garden. The gardens serve as
a museum, and are open to the
public for a normal entrance fee.
The Majorelle Garden is actually a
botanical garden in Marrakech,
Morocco. Although Majorelle's art
is mostly forgotten today # his
composition was made up of
chivalrous orientalist watercolors.
A special shade of bold cobalt blue
which he used extensively in the
garden and its buildings is named
after him, Majorelle blue.
The garden hosts more than 15 bird
species, which can be found only in
the area of North Africa.
Marrakech Museums
Marrakech Museums feature
Muslim art and
architectures. Photography,
paintings and ceramics are
the main attractions of
Marrakech Museums.
Besides, jewelry of past
ages, clothing, manuscripts
and different mosaic designs
will mesmerize you once you
get in any of the Marrakech
Museums
•
Marrakech Museums
Museum of Marrakech
Positioned near the Medersa Ben Youssef, the Museum of Marrakech is
situated in the Dar M'Nebhi Palace and is aptly regarded one of the
most gorgeous constructions remaining from the end of the nineteenth
century. Contemporary art display includes expos of paintings,
photography and ceramics here. Feel a large thematic exposition over
here.
Marrakech Museums
Islamic Art Museum
The Islamic Art Museum
is situated inside the
arena of a blue villa in
the Majorelle Gardens.
There are exhibitions of
marriage curtains and
fabrics, embroideries,
manuscripts, jewelry
and many other
masterpieces. Children
are not allowed inside
the museum.
Marrakech Museums
Dar Si Said •
Dar Si Said museum has
a high-quality
compilation of Moroccan
works of art. Getting
into it you will find
treasures comprise
skillfully crafted silver
and Berber jewelry,
intricate chests, ancient
pottery, worked leather
as well as an remarkable
collection of carpets
Marrakech Museums
Museum of the Friends of Marrakech
The Museum of the Friends of Marrakech is located in a 19th
century riad that has been outstandingly reinstated. Notice the
creations by Marrakechi artists offered through expositions of
jewelry, ceramics, clothing and manuscript.
Marrakech Popular
Destinations
The second largest city of Morocco is Marrakech, which has an affluent industrial area
and is the major market and organizational centre of Southern Morocco. Marrakech
Popular Destinations include numerous historical monuments, buildings and the
enchanting beauty of Marrakech lies in the atmosphere and the spectacular location
of this city. Marrakech is the city of entertainment in Morocco. Djemaa el fna is a
square in the hub of Marrakech, which is the centre for entertainers like acrobats,
drummers, dancers, pipe musicians, comedians and storytellers. Different kind of
meals are available here, including the sight of the Djemaa el Fna food stalls,
several low-priced café restaurants and a number of high-class palace-restaurants,
which offer Morocco's authentic delicacies at its very best.
It is not necessary to have a guide in Marrakech, because the maps will guide you
flawlessly. Marrakech Popular Destinations are; Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace and
Dar Si Said Museum where you can see the cedar woodwork, the interesting openair market place called souks and small squares, where you can frequently watch
part of the making process of specific crafts. The most interesting times to visit
the souks are early morning and late afternoon when the auction of products is
taken place. The Marrakech Museum houses the exhibitions of Moroccan art and
sculpture, both traditional and contemporary. In the entrance quad of Marrakech
Museum, there is a small bookshop and caf鮠The Marrakech Museum has many
beautiful gardens with many picnic spots, lake-sized pools and calm and quiet
surroundings.
Jemaa el Fna (The Place of Dead) Marrakech
Medina of Marrakech Marrakech
Gueliz Marrakech
Marrakech Souk Marrakech
Ouriki Marrakech
Jemaa el Fna (The Place
of Dead)
At the center of Medina, the famous Djemâa el
Fna square is situated, which is the
heartbeat of Marrakech. The name of Jemaa
el Fna (The Place of Dead), Marrakech has
many interpretations: as Djemâa means,
"meeting place" and el Fna means "the
end" or "death," it could be translated as
"Mosque of Death" or "Meeting Place at the
End of the World." Nowadays Jemaa el Fna
is a tourist spot, but in the past, the
Djemâa's purpose was horrific: it was the
place for public viewings of the disengaged
heads of sinners, criminals, and Christians,
hung on stakes around the square.
Presently, the Jemaa el Fna (The Place of Dead),
Marrakech is a place of the endless,
seething carnival, which covers every
activity of man. It is a gathering place of
local farmers and tradesmen. Jemaa el Fna
is a wide area bordered with small mosques
and a series of cafés, all with rooftop
terraces that permit a panoramic bird's-eye
view.
Jemaa el Fna (The Place
of Dead)
From early morning, when Marrakech is
waking up, until midnight, when most
people have gone to bed, the
dissonance never stops. In the
market of Jemaa el Fna, stuffs are
sale with the open-air entertainment,
which includes elaborate sagas
(sometimes with men dressed as
women) that hypnotize the mass;
cobra charmers with strident flutes;
wild Gnaouan acrobats, dancers, and
musicians with incompatible
cymbals; and intermingling of
monkey tamers, fortune-tellers,
henna ladies, tooth pullers, and
astrologers.
The best time to observe the Djemâa is
sunset, when the entire square turns
purple, orange, or deep pink and
adopts its smoky nighttime radiance
from the hundreds of gas lamps that
light the still-sizzling food stalls. You
can rove Jemaa el Fna (The Place of
Dead), Marrakech for hours, but be
armed.
Ourika Marrakech
Marrakech has an affluent
industrial area and is the
major market and
organizational centre of
Southern Morocco.
Marrakech is a place of
numerous historical
monuments, buildings and
the enchanting beauty of
Marrakech lies in the
atmosphere and the
spectacular location of this
city. Marrakech is the city
of entertainment in
Morocco. One of the
important tourist spot in
Marrakech is Ouriki,
Marrakech, a small market
village near Marrakech.
Ourika Marrakech
Ouriki is a Berber village southeast of
Marrakech. This small village named Ouriki,
Marrakech, is known for its weekly local
market, which is spread out in the whole
village. The market divided in different
sections, so it take some time to visit all
the sections- congested with animals,
vegetables, local craft and more. Many
villagers from the neighboring villages visit
this market. The village is very congested,
but it was easy to find some quiet places at
the boundaries of the village with several
donkeys and local men around. The most
crowded part of the market is the animal
section. It is very interesting to have a
look at the energetic bargaining and trade
between the villagers. In another part of
the market, you can see a lot of vegetables
and delicious local fruits. At this colorful
part of the market you will be seen many
tomatoes, onions and other vegetables and
herbs. The soil in the encircling area of the
village must be fertile. In the animal
section and vegetable section of the
market, you will be hardly seen any woman.
Gueliz Marrakech
Marrakech comprises of two
sections: the old town, or
Medina, which goes back
over a thousand years; and
the new town, known as
"Gueliz" (after a small
mountain at the edge of it),
which was designed and
formed by the French as a
planned city early in this
century. When you look
down the main street of
Gueliz, Marrakech you can
see the minaret of the
Koutoubia mosque and
further than that the High
Atlas Mountains, covered
with snow in winter.
Gueliz Marrakech
The French occupied Morocco from 1912 to 1956 and they had a concept
of space that was very different from the Moroccan. In the 1920s,
when Gueliz, Marrakech was being planned and built, The French cityplanners thought that the streets needed to be broad and houses
separated from each other and clearly observable from the street.
The centre of Gueliz is like a circle and the streets radiate out like
spokes of a wheel. This place looks like a little of Paris, Place de
l’Etoile and the avenues one of which is the Champs Elysee.
Gueliz, Marrakech is the modern business district in Marrakech, and it is
completely different from the medina –the old historic town. This place
is very much alike with a French city. For the visitor, it is the place
where you find restaurants with airs and graces, pizzas and pasta
joints, and bars.
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Document réalisé
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Discover the city of
Marrakech
Marrakech
) know as the ‫مراكش‬Marrakech (Arabic: Mûrrakûsh,
Pearl of the South or South Gate and City or Town red
ocher, a city of Morocco in the foothills of the Atlas
mountains.
The city was founded in 1062 by Yusuf Ibn Tasufin, first
king of the dynasty of the Almoravids. Historically,
Morocco was known as the east of Marrakech (name still
current in Iran); name Morocco itself arises from the
deformation of the Spanish pronunciation of Marrakech
Marruecos . The city is divided into two distinct parts: the
Medina or historic (10 kilometers speaker) and the new
city whose neighborhoods are called major: Guéliz and
Wintering.
Marrakech contains beautiful places and 
it is known by the Jamaa elfna the
Koutoubia and other historical
monuments not to mention the
wonderful places and gardens.
As it is wonderful she has welcomed 
millions and millions of tourists from all
LA KOUTOUBIA
The Koutoubia Mosque, or Mosque of booksellers, was
started under the Berber dynasty of the Almoravids in 1120,
but was substantially rebuilt starting from 1162 under the
Almohad Amir Abu Yusuf Yaqub al-Mansur, and became
one of the most characteristic buildings this style.
Its name comes from the fact that it was in the bazaar
merchants manuscripts.
Koutoubia fascinated by the beauty of its forms and the
grandeur of its architecture, its minaret, 77 meters high, is
visible over 25 km.
It is the religious monuments most famous Marrakech.
LA MENARA
Fitted under the Almohad dynasty, the Menara is a large
garden planted with olive groves about 45 minutes walk
from the Jamaa El Fna (Marrakech center). At the heart of
this garden, a large basin at the foot of a house serves as
a reservoir of water to irrigate crops.
It is a very quiet place, away from the hustle of the city. It
is therefore an ideal place for walking.
The basin is fed water through a hydraulic system older
than 700 years, bringing water from the mountains about
30 km from Marrakech.
This basin allows irrigation of the olive Grove.
THE BADI PALACE
El Badi Palace, located in Marrakech was built in the
late sixteenth century by Sultan Ahmed Sa'did alMansur dahbi to celebrate the victory over the
Portuguese army in 1578 in the battle known as the
"Battle of Three Kings ". The construction of this
sumptuous palace lasted from 1578 to 1603. The
richest materials were used to decorate parts of the
360 princely complex. Today, there remains a vast
esplanade dug gardens, planted with orange trees and
surrounded by high walls. Indeed, in 1696, the Alawite
Sultan Moulay Ismail took what was most rich in this
palace to build the imperial city of Meknes. The design
of this jewel of Islamic art was influenced by the
Alhambra in Granada.
THE BAHIA PALACE
The Bahia Palace, located in Marrakech, is a
masterpiece of Moroccan architecture which was built
in the late nineteenth century, like most Arab palaces,
it contains beautiful gardens and beautiful courtyards,
and includes lavishly decorated rooms.
The construction of the palace was undertaken by
architect Moroccan El Mekki on behalf of the Grand
Vizier Ahmed Ben Moussa Ba said Hmad.
JAMAA EL FNA
Jamaa El Fna is a square in Marrakesh next to the
Koutoubia mosque. This high-rise tourist draws ever
more than one million visitors come to attend
performances facilitated by the snake charmers,
monkey trainers, storytellers, musicians and other
popular artists (games, drawing henna etc ...) early
evening until the call to prayer at dawn. The intensity of
these activities spectacular and original advocated the
inclusion of this site by UNESCO in 2001 as a World
Heritage orally, the first of its kind worldwide.
It is also distinguished by speakers who tell tales or
extolling the virtues of magic products. It should
however be vigilant against the many pickpockets who
officiate.
GUELIZ AND WINTERING
Gueliz is the new town (European quarter) of Marrakech, with its wide avenues grid
where shops, boutiques and décor, banks, major hotels, travel agents, shopping
center have their headquarters. The covered market allows restaurant nearby to
have the best fresh produce daily. It is an essential visit for those who want an
instant return to modernity.
long, residential neighborhood until the rainy south and the Majorelle garden nord
.but in the modern area is rather the place Ben Ali Abd Moumen with gueliz
Marrakech terrasses coffee (the most famous with its panoramic terrace is
unfortunately now closed) and bake until the Freedom Square through the Harti
new place, recently renovated with colorful fountain and park in complete
restoration. Along this main thoroughfare, moult craft stores, luxury shops, great
cafes allow you to wander away from the noise of other neighborhoods The grid is
very simple and you can walk the streets perpendicular to rejoin the main avenue of
France and the residential area of Wintering where you can go out touring with the
only sound of birds and palm trees. . The Convention Center and the Theater Royal
sometimes offer local entertainment or exhibitions located on Avenue de France, is
also an opportunity for a lively ride (many Marrakchis) at sunset .
Marrakesh
First Name: Aimad Mohamed
Family Name: Tariq
Marrakech or Marrakesh), known as the "Red City", is an important and former
imperial city in Morocco. It has a population of 1,070,838 (as of 2004),[1] and is the
capital of the mid-southwestern economic region of Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz,
near the foothills of the Snowy-capped Atlas Mountains.
Like many North African
and Middle Eastern cities,
Marrakech comprises
both an old fortified city
(the medina) and an
adjacent modern city
(called Gueliz). It is
served by Menara
International Airport (RAK
is the code for the airport)
and a rail link to
Casablanca and the
north. Marrakech is the
third largest city in
Morocco after
Casablanca and Rabat.
Gueliz
Marrakech has the largest traditional market (souk) in Morocco and 
also has one of the busiest squares in Africa and the world, Djemaa
El Fna.The square bustles with acrobats, story-tellers, water sellers,
orange juice sellers, pastries sellers, dancers, and musicians. By
night, the square turns into food stalls, becoming a huge open-air
restaurant with busy life.
Djemaa El Fna
Water seller
Pastries sellers
Orange juice seller
Dried fruit sellers
Musicians
Acrobats
Name’s origine
The probable origin of its name is from the Amazigh (Berber) 
words mur (n) akush, which means "Land of God". (The root
"mur" is used now in the Berber languages mostly in the
feminine form "tamurt"). The same word "mur" appears in the
country Mauritania, but this interpretation is still unproven to
this day.
Until a few decades ago, Morocco was known as Kingdom of 
Marrakech by Arabs, Persians and Europeans. The
European names of Morocco, Marruecos, Maroc, Marokko
are directly derived from the Berber word Murakush. The city
is spelled "Marrakech" in French, "Marrakech" or
"Marrakesh" in English, "Marrakesch" in German and
"Marakeş" in Turkish.
History
Prior to the advent of the
Almoravids in the 11th century, the
area was ruled from the city of
Aghmat. The Almoravid leader, AbuBakr Ibn-Umar decided Aghmat was
becoming overcrowded and chose to
build a new capital. He decided to
build it in the plains near the Tansift
river. He chose the site of Marrakech,
because it was in neutral territory
between two tribes who were vying for
the honor of hosting the new
capital.[citation needed] Work started
in May 1070, but Abu-Bakr was
recalled to the Sahara to put down a
rebellion in January 1071 and the city
was completed by his deputy and
eventual successor Yusuf ibn
Tashfin.[3] The city experienced its
greatest period under the leadership of
Yacoub el Mansour, the third Almohad
sultan. A number of poets and
scholars entered the city during his
reign and he began the construction of
the Koutoubia Mosque and a new
kasbah.
The Koutoubia Mosque
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.
For centuries Marrakech has been known for its 'seven saints.' 
When sufism was at the height of its popularity, during the reign of
Moulay Ismail, the festival of the 'seven saints' was founded by Abu
Ali al-Hassan al-Yusi at the request of the sultan. The tombs of
several renowned figures were moved to Marrakech to attract
pilgrims in the same way Essaouira did at that time with its Regrega
festivals. The 'seven saints' (sebaatou rizjel) is now a firmly
established institution, attracting visitors from everywhere. The
seven saints include Sidi Bel Abbas (the patron saint of the city),
Sidi Muhammad al-Jazuli, Sidi Abu al-Qasim Al-Suhayli, Cadi Ayyad
ben Moussa, Abdelaziz al-Tebaa and Abdallah al-Ghazwani.
Marrakech was dominated in the first half of the 20th century by 
T'hami El Glaoui, Lord of the Atlas and Pasha of Marrakech. The
poet of the city was Mohammed Ben Brahim, his favorite place was
café Al-Masraf. The poems and songs of Ben Brahim are still known
by heart by many Marrakshi.
Seven Saints
Marrakech is a city of history, and all with a few days to pass here 
must see the beautiful, large mosque and madrasa of Ben Yussef
inside the large souq, that begins at the northern side of Jemaa lFna. For deeper understanding of Moroccan architecture, the
Almoravid koubba, 20-30 metres south of the mosque of Ben
Yussef. Palaces like El-Bahia, El-Badi and Dar Si Said were built to
please the senses, while those who cannot get enough of gardens
can still feel old greatness in Agdal garden.
Madrassa of Ben Youssef
Almoravid koubba
El-Badi Palace
El-Bahia Palace
Agdal garden
MarrakeSh
Chaimae BenlaBshiR
WAfae RonKi
HaShimi Mehdi
HaïTam NaAm
History of MarrakeSh
Marrakech or Marrakesh 
(Amazigh: Murakush, Arabic
Murrākush), known as the ‫مراكش‬
"Red City", is an important and
former imperial city in Morocco.
It has a population of 1,070,838
(as of 2004),[1] and is the
capital of the mid-southwestern
economic region of MarrakechTensift-Al Haouz, near the
foothills of the snow-capped
Atlas Mountains.
Marrakech has the largest traditional 
market (souk) in Morocco and also has
one of the business squares in Africa
and the world, Djemaa el Fna.[2] The
square bustles with acrobats, storytellers, water sellers, dancers, and
musicians. By night, the square turns
into food stalls, becoming a huge openair restaurant with busy life.
Marrakech has the largest traditional 
market (souk) in Morocco and also has
one of the busiest squares in Africa
and the world, Djemaa el Fna.[2] The
square bustles with acrobats, storytellers, water sellers, dancers, and
musicians. By night, the square turns
into food stalls, becoming a huge openair restaurant with busy life.
FamOus places in Marrakech
Kenzi Menara Palace

Boulevard Mohamed VI Zone Agdal 
, Marrakech • Show map
Overlooking the old historical city 
walls and the lush Agdal royal
gardens, the Kenzi Menara Palace
enjoys a unique location in
Marrakech.…
The Red House

Av. El Yarmouk Hivernage, Marrakech • 
Show map
Ideally situated in the heart of the 
Hivernage district and in the border of
the Medina ans its ramparts, this
luxury host's palace is a real enjoyment
of Moorish architecture where the
internal...…
Score from 94 reviews 
Palmeraie Golf Palace

Palmeraie Golf Palace & Resort 
Circuit De La Palmeraie, Marrakech •
Show map
This unique palace, built in a 
traditional Marrakchi style, opens a
window into Moroccan culture and
Bp 525 Rte De Casablanca, Marrakech 
• Show map
The Kenzi Semiramis features a lovely 
swimming pool, a calm setting and free
Wi-Fi in the entire hotel. Enjoy a
relaxing break in its peaceful grounds,
filled with palm trees
Sofitel
Rue Haroun Errachid, Marrakech • 
Show map
Sofitel Marrakech Le Palais looks like 
a Moorish palace with its huge lobby
area where the statue of the water
carrier from Jema El Fna square has
pride of place.…
Hivernage Hotel & Spa

Rue Des Temples, Marrakech • 
Only few steps from the medina 
and souks, This contemporary
design hotel with age-old Moorish
craftsmanship is well situated in
the romantic andprestigious
Hivernage area The hotel combines
a cool...…
Amani Residence Hôtel

11 Rue Abbou Bakr Seddik, Avenue 
Mohamed 6, Marrakech • Show map
Excellent Location on the main avenue. 
One of the best three stars in town.
Discover the charm and the attractions
of Marrakesh during your stay in Amani
Residence Hotel.…
Picture:
MarrakeSh
Chaimae BenlaBshiR
WAfae RonKi
HaShimi Mehdi
HaïTam NaAm
History of MarrakeSh
Marrakech or Marrakesh 
(Amazigh: Murakush, Arabic
Murrākush), known as the ‫مراكش‬
"Red City", is an important and
former imperial city in Morocco.
It has a population of 1,070,838
(as of 2004),[1] and is the
capital of the mid-southwestern
economic region of MarrakechTensift-Al Haouz, near the
foothills of the snow-capped
Atlas Mountains.
Marrakech has the largest traditional 
market (souk) in Morocco and also has
one of the business squares in Africa
and the world, Djemaa el Fna.[2] The
square bustles with acrobats, storytellers, water sellers, dancers, and
musicians. By night, the square turns
into food stalls, becoming a huge openair restaurant with busy life.
Marrakech has the largest traditional 
market (souk) in Morocco and also has
one of the busiest squares in Africa
and the world, Djemaa el Fna.[2] The
square bustles with acrobats, storytellers, water sellers, dancers, and
musicians. By night, the square turns
into food stalls, becoming a huge openair restaurant with busy life.
FamOus places in Marrakech
Kenzi Menara Palace

Boulevard Mohamed VI Zone Agdal 
, Marrakech • Show map
Overlooking the old historical city 
walls and the lush Agdal royal
gardens, the Kenzi Menara Palace
enjoys a unique location in
Marrakech.…
The Red House

Av. El Yarmouk Hivernage, Marrakech • 
Show map
Ideally situated in the heart of the 
Hivernage district and in the border of
the Medina ans its ramparts, this
luxury host's palace is a real enjoyment
of Moorish architecture where the
internal...…
Score from 94 reviews 
Palmeraie Golf Palace

Palmeraie Golf Palace & Resort 
Circuit De La Palmeraie, Marrakech •
Show map
This unique palace, built in a 
traditional Marrakchi style, opens a
window into Moroccan culture and
Bp 525 Rte De Casablanca, Marrakech 
• Show map
The Kenzi Semiramis features a lovely 
swimming pool, a calm setting and free
Wi-Fi in the entire hotel. Enjoy a
relaxing break in its peaceful grounds,
filled with palm trees
Sofitel
Rue Haroun Errachid, Marrakech • 
Show map
Sofitel Marrakech Le Palais looks like 
a Moorish palace with its huge lobby
area where the statue of the water
carrier from Jema El Fna square has
pride of place.…
Hivernage Hotel & Spa

Rue Des Temples, Marrakech • 
Only few steps from the medina 
and souks, This contemporary
design hotel with age-old Moorish
craftsmanship is well situated in
the romantic andprestigious
Hivernage area The hotel combines
a cool...…
Amani Residence Hôtel

11 Rue Abbou Bakr Seddik, Avenue 
Mohamed 6, Marrakech • Show map
Excellent Location on the main avenue. 
One of the best three stars in town.
Discover the charm and the attractions
of Marrakesh during your stay in Amani
Residence Hotel.…
Picture:
MARRAKESH CITY OF PALMS
By : OUMAIMA LEKHLIFI
AND
FATIMA EZZAHRA BOUSSAGI
And
Meriem ouquass
And
Marouan moudar
PLAYNING
1.History of
Marrakesh
2.Famous peoples in
Marrakesh
3.Famous places in
Marrakesh
4.Djmaa el
Fna
5.Kotoubia
mosque
6.Majorelle Garden in
History of Marrakesh
Marrakech or Marrakesh 
(Amazigh: Murakush,
,)Murakush ‫ مراكش‬Arabic
know as the "Red City", is
former an important and
.Morocco in imperial City
It has a population of
]1[,)1,070,838 (as of 2004
and is the capital of the
mid-southwestern
economic region of
Marrakech-Tensift-Al
near the foothills ,Haouz
Atlas of the snow-capped
.Mountains
History of marrakech
Like many North 
African and Middle
Eastern cities,
Marrakech comprises
both an old fortified
City (the médina) and
an adjacent modern city
(called Gueliz). It is
served by Ménara
International Airport
(RAK is the code for the
airport) and a rail link to
Casablanca and the
north. Marrakech is the
third largest city in
Morocco after
Casablanca and
Rabat.[citation needed
Famous people in marrakesh
Leonardo DiCaprio
in Marrakesh
November 19, 2007
Leonardo DiCaprio, Image from
World Wide Web
This afternoon, on the way home
from the bank, I ran into an
acquaintance who owns a nearby
well-known antique store. He told
me that Leonardo DiCaprio visited
his shop this past Friday
afternoon. He was flanked by
eight Moroccan bodyguards, and
four American bodyguards, and
they [...]
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famous places in marrakesh
The Medina, once the only part 
of town, is still the core of
Marrakech. Since the
Protectorate, new
neighborhoods have been
added to the city. The Modern
part shelters the Gueliz and
the Hivernage: neighborhoods
famous for their many
restaurants and stores. Not to
forget the beautiful Palmeraie
(Palm grove) without which
Marrakech would never be the
same! Thirty years ago, superb
hotels, palaces and other villas
were constructed there. The
Palmeraie (palm grove), far
from downtown hubbub, offers
isolation and tranquility!
Djamaa El Fna
Djemaa el Fna[1] 
jâmiʻ al- ‫(جامع الفناء‬Arabic:
is a square and )fanâʼ
in market place
medina s'Marrakesh
old city). The ( quarter
origin of its name remains
unknown: it means
in Assembly of the dead
but as the word ,Arabic
also means djemaa
in Arabic, it mosque
place of could also mean
in ,the vanished mosque
reference to a destroyed
.mosque Almoravid
Koutobia mosque
First built in 1147, but 
demolished since it was not
correctly aligned with Mecca,
the "mosque of the
booksellers", was finished in its
present shape in 1199. It has
ever since been the landmark
of Marrakech, rising up from
the low houses and markets
around. Its style is a Almohad,
but has a good deal of simple
Andalucian elements added to
it. The minaret rises 77 meters
above the ground, while the
mosque is sizeable by itself.
While it has a strict
appearance in red stone today,
it is believed that it originally
was covered with plaster.
There have been plans of
renovating the Koutoubia into
Majorelle Garden in Marrakech
Majorelle Garden, an oasis of 
calm and cool, fresh air in the
heart of the city of Marrakech.
The garden has gained in
notoriety over the last few
years, and it was about time!
The garden is named after its
designer, Jacques Majorelle, a
painter and amateur botanist.
He came to sunny Marrakech
in 1917 because he had
tuberculosis. He planted his
garden around his studio. It's
the ideal spot for lovers of cacti
and rare essences. The
garden's beautiful
bougainvilleas make the entire
property smell heavenly.
MENARA GARDEN
Looking for tranquility? Come
to this garden of Jardin
Menara; and you will find a
peaceful ambiance. It is a
very peaceful place where one
can relax and escape from
everyday stressors. It may
remind you of the favorite
poem, "To One Who Has Been
Long in City Pent" by John
Keats where someone gets a
complete relaxation after he
gets in a country side and has
the scenic beauty of nature.
Jardin Menara features a
fine-looking still pool backed
by a pavilion which dates back
to 1866 and an organised
collection of olive groves.
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