It is one of Morocco’s royal towns, and it is sometimes called the “Red City.” In 1062, Yusuf ibn Tashfin, who was king of Morocco during the Almoravid dynasty, found it. After that, it was turned into the capital of the Almoravid Empire. In the 1100s, the Almoravids built a number of churches and schools based on the Quran in Marrakesh. These buildings had Andalusian styles. It has become a popular tourist spot because of its long past and beautiful old buildings. As a center for business and culture, it is the largest city in Morocco.
On the other hand, tourists can’t go to Marrakesh without finding the city’s hidden gems and depths. “Jamaa El-Fna” is the name of the large open area in the middle of the souq. It is also one of the most famous places to visit in Marrakech and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are snake charmers, street performers, and henna artists who are too eager to please. Also, the remains of Sultan Ahmed el-Badi can be found there. Is Mansour’s There are gardens underground and grand walls all around it, and crumbling towers offer great views of the medina. The Bahia Palace is also one of the most interesting places in Marrakech.
In the late 1800s, it was built as the private home of Grand Vizier Bou Ahmed. It has painted ceilings, zellige tiles, and a marble porch, all of which are beautiful works of art and building. Plus, the famous Jardin Majorelle in Marrakech was created by the French artist Jacques Majorelle. The public villa is home to both the Islamic art museum and the Berber museum, which has a collection of textiles from North Africa.
Take a two-day tour from Marrakech to Fes to see the Medina.
In Medina, you can walk through narrow streets and see traditional Moroccan houses with big walls and gates. Next is the Koutoubia Mosque, which is one of the best places to see. It’s also the biggest mosque in Marrakech. The traditional Almohad style was used to build it. The walls are painted, there are arches, carved windows, and pointed merinos. The Almoravid Koubba is also a famous building that was made by the Almoravid era. There may be more than one name for the building as well. One of the most interesting places to see in Marrakech is Koubba Ba’adiyn.
