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MarrakechMarrakech (مراكش marrākish), known as the "Pearl of the South," is a city in southwestern Morocco in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. Marrakech is a Berber word; it means the country of god (murt 'n akush). Marrakech has the largest berber market (souk) in Morocco and also hosts the busiest square in the entirety of Africa, called Djemaa el Fna. Like many North African cities, Marrakech has two main divisions: the mdina and the modern city. Marrakech is served by Mnara International Airport. Demographics Main article: Demographics of Morocco The official number of residents is 450,000; however the population is estimated to be around one million. The largest population of Marrakech are Berber. History Main article: History of Morocco Yusef I Ibn Tashfin, member of the Almoravides dynasty, founded the city in 1062. Prior to the reign of Moulay Ismail the Bloodthirsty, Marrakech was the capital of Morocco. After his reign, his grandson moved the capital back to Marrakech from Mekns. Sites Areas and neighborhoods Mosques, medrassas, synagogues and zaouias Palaces, dars and villas Cemeteries, koubbas and mausolea Handicrafts and business - Souks
- Souk Kimakhin (stringed instruments)
- Souk el Bradiia (pitchers)
- Souk Hadaddine (metalwork)
- Souk Chouari (basketry, woodturning)
- Dyers' Souk, Wool Souk
- Souk Smarine (clothing)
- Rahba Quedima ("Old Square")
- Souk el Kebir (leatherwork)
- Kissarias
- Souk el Batna (skins)
- Souk el Maazi (goatskin)
- Souk Zrabia (Crie Berbre, Carpet Souk)
- Souk Fakharina
- Souk Siyyaghin (jewelry)
- Souk Smata (slippers, belts)
- Souk aux tenturiers
- Cherratine Souk
- Attarine Souk
- Tanneries
- Htel la Mamounia
- Handicraft center
- Gidel Building
- Renaissance Caf
- Socit Gnrale
- Marjane hypermarket
Museums Ramparts and gates Places and squares - Place Djema el Fna
- Square de Charles Foucauld
- Place de la Libert
- Place du 16 Novembre
- Place des Ferblantiers
- Place Youssef Ben Tachfine
- Place Mourabiten
Gardens and parks Other structures Fictional Works About Marrakesh Express Crosby Stills and Nash External links Marrakech entry in LexicOrient
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