Marrakech, founded in 1062 by Youssef Ibn Tachfin, is an imperial city marked by its historic battles and its role as a commercial crossroads. Called“the red city” because of the color of its adobe walls, it was the capital of the Almoravid and Almohad dynasties, which marked the city’s heyday.
Marrakech is renowned for its famous Jemaa el-Fna square, its sumptuous palaces such as the Palais de la Bahia and its vast gardens. Its influence extended far beyond Morocco’s borders, making the city a strategic center in the Almohad conquests of Spain.
Today, Marrakech is a modern city that attracts millions of tourists every year thanks to its rich history , souks and festivals.
Marrakech is a vibrant imperial city, a blend of age-old traditions and modernity.
