Marrakech | مراكش

Nickname(s):

"Red City"

Demonym(s):

Marrakshi

Founded:

1070

Democracy:

Developed:

European Union:

Schengen:

Euro:

National Capital:

RegionalState Capital:

Population (City):

1 033 000

Population (Urban):

-

Population (Metro):

1 405 000

Population Density (km2):

4 400

Population Density (mi2):

1 700

4th Largest City in Morocco

Language:

Arabic

Currency:

Dirham

Avg. Summertime High:

37 °C

99 °F

Avg. Summertime Low:

21 °C

69 °F

Warmest Month:

July

Coldest Month:

January

Avg. Wintertime High:

19 °C

66 °F

Avg. Wintertime Low:

6 °C

42 °F

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In Marrakech, you will get lost in the narrow alleyways of the Medina. You will shop and haggle at the Souks (small markets). Don't expect luxury and modernities. A trip to Marrakech will take you centuries back in time. Jamaa el-Fnaa is the crown jewel of this ancient city. The square in the Southeastern part of the Medina was the inspiration for the creation of UNESCO's List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

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Rue el Gza

Rue el Gza in the Northern parts of the Medina. This area seems to be known as Laarouss, but as with most places in Marrakech, it is a little bit uncertain.

Koutoubia

One of the main sights of Marrakech is the Koutoubia. It's a 12th-century mosque in Almohad style.

El Badi Palace

The ruins of the El Badi Palace (Palace of Wonder) are another must-see attraction in Marrakech.

Spices in Marrakech

Spices are something you should buy. There's a square only for spices in the Medina.

Donkey in Marrakech

Donkeys are a common sight on the streets of Marrakech.

Store or Alleyway in Marrakech

A small store/alleyway in the maze of the Medina. Sometimes you can't tell if a place is just a store, or if it's an alleyway towards more stores and streets.

Street in Marrakech

Many of the larger streets are covered. This does not keep rainwater out, but it does give shade on warm days.

Place Des Epices

Place Des Epices (Spice Square) is where you can find lots of spices.

Jemaa el-Fnaa

Jemaa el-Fnaa is the main square in Marrakech and an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity as designated by UNESCO.

World Cup on Jamaa el-Fna

A man covered in the Moroccan flag is anxiously watching the World Cup on a big screen on Jamaa el-Fnaa.