|


|
|
|
MARRAKECH: Cities in Morocco, at the foot of the Atlas, Marrakech, which gave its name to Morocco, was founded in 1062 by Yusuf Ibn Tashfin, from the Almoravids. Historically, Morocco was known as the East of Marrakesh, this appellation is still under way in Iran, the name itself comes from Morocco to the Spanish pronciation Marrakech Marruecos.
SIGHTS: The Koutoubia Mosque: Minaret (70m) the highest of the city is a landmark visible to tens of kilometers. This place is forbidden to non Muslims.
Palais el-Badi is the most famous palace in Marrakech, it was considered at the time of its construction as one of the most beautiful palaces in the world (hence its nickname of "unique"). It hosts the annual festival of Moroccan folklore which is usually held in June
Bahia Palace, designed with no definite plan, mixed fountains, apartments, gardens and shady courtyards of amenities, you can see part of the palace is still occupied by the royal family and staff.
Dar Si Said, now houses the Museum of Moroccan Arts.
Saadians, this necropolis built by Sultan Ahmed el Mansour Sa'did, adjacent to the mosque of the Kasbah. Outside more than a hundred graves are aligned. It is possible thanks to these tombs, to have an idea now of opulence and artistic wealth of the palace.
Menara gardens, green spaces are more easily accessible, these orchards are planted with olive trees converge to the east toward a large irrigation pond complete with a pavilion, which dates from 1866.
Agdal gardens, extending over several kilometers south of the Palais Royal, this garden vegetation more varied than those of the Menara, has several pavilions.
Majorelle Gardens, which was purchased by Yves Saint Laurent, this exquisite site was designed by the French painter Jacques Majorelle, who lived from 1922 to 1962, now houses a small museum of Islamic art.
And the famous Jemaa el Fna.
More information : Cliquez ICI
|