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It is the fourth largest city in the Kingdom of Morocco. It is one of the four Imperial Cities of Morocco and the capital of the Marrakesh-Safi region. The city lies west of the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. Marrakesh is 580 km southwest of Tangier, 327 km southwest of the Moroccan capital of Rabat, 239 km south of Casablanca, and 246 km northeast of Agadir. The region has been inhabited by Berber farmers since Neolithic times. The city was founded in 1070 by Emir Abu Bakr ibn Umar as the imperial capital of the Almoravid Empire. The Almoravids established the city's first major structures and shaped its settlement pattern for centuries to come. Built by Ali ibn Yusuf in 1122-1123, the city's red walls and various later buildings constructed of red sandstone gave it the nickname "Red City" (المدينة الحمراء Almadinat alhamra'), or "City of Ochre." Marrakesh grew rapidly and established itself as a cultural, religious, and commercial center for the Maghreb and Sub-Saharan Africa. Jemaa el-Fnaa is Africa's busiest square. Marrakesh consists of an ancient fortified city filled with vendors and stalls. This medina quarter is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today, it is one of the busiest cities in Africa and serves as a major economic and tourist hub. Real estate and hotel development in Marrakesh has grown significantly in the 21st century. Marrakesh is particularly popular with French residents, and numerous French celebrities own properties in the city. Marrakech boasts the largest traditional market in Morocco, with approximately 18 souks selling a variety of traditional Berber carpets. Craftsmen employ a significant percentage of the population, who primarily sell their products to tourists. It is the fourth largest city in the Kingdom of Morocco. It is one of the four imperial cities of Morocco and the capital of the Marrakech-Safi region. The city lies west of the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. Marrakech is 580 km southwest of Tangier, 327 km southwest of the Moroccan capital Rabat, 239 km south of Casablanca, and 246 km northeast of Agadir. The area has been inhabited by Berber farmers since Neolithic times. The city was founded in 1070 by Emir Abu Bakr ibn Umar as the imperial capital of the Almoravid Empire. The Almoravids built the first major structures in the city and shaped the settlement pattern for centuries to come. The city's red walls, built by Ali ibn Yusuf in 1122-1123, and later various buildings made of red sandstone, have given the city the nickname "Red City" (المدينة الحمراء Almadinat alhamra') or "City of Ocher". Marrakech grew rapidly and established itself as a center of culture, religion and trade for the Maghreb and sub-Saharan Africa. Jemaa el-Fnaa is the busiest Square in Africa. Marrakech consists of an old fortified city full of vendors and stalls. This medina neighborhood is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Today it is one of the busiest cities in Africa and serves as an important economic center and tourist centre. Real estate and hotel development in Marrakech has grown significantly in the 21st century. Marrakech is particularly popular with the French, and many French celebrities own properties in the city. Marrakech has the largest traditional market in Morocco, with around 18 bazaars selling a variety of traditional Berber carpets. Craftsmen employ a significant percentage of the population, primarily selling their products to tourists. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marrakesh Don't forget to follow me on my social media accounts.   / aysun321action     / ingilterebanaguzel   #Morocco #morocco #marrakech #Marrakesh #seyahat #benimlegez #gezi #geziyoruz #travel #Africa #afrika #holiday #visitmorocco #moroccovibes #moroccotravel #moroccotrip #flight #airport