Marrakech and Fes fought for many years to be called the city of Morocco. In this war, one city or another came out on top. The sun shines on ochre and brick in Marrakech, which has red houses and a lovely atmosphere. Because so many tourists come and start their trips there, there’s no question that the red city has earned the title of world’s tourism hub.
The Jama’a el Fna, which is spread out in the middle of Marrakech, is Morocco’s biggest square. Evening is the best time to visit the square. As the sun goes down, a huge market opens up in the square, the cafés open, and street artists like acrobats, dancers, singers, and magicians start their shows. A big group of people gather to watch the snakes’ magic show.
On our 8-day tour from Casablanca, there are also more interesting sights in the city. Here you can find the beautiful Koutoubia mosque, the Bahia Palace, and the Saadian tombs.
The Koutoubia Mosque:
Marrakech is where you can find Morocco’s most beautiful mosque. On the orders of the local emir in the 1200s, it was built. The best architects worked together to make this building a masterpiece. There are about 77 meters of height to the tower. The tower has a big flight of stairs inside that can be easily climbed on horseback. It is the biggest mosque in Africa, with room for up to 20,000 people to pray at once.
