Information about Marrakesh

Marrakech, a historic Moroccan city, is the third largest city in China and the political center of the southern region. It is located in the south of the border, 320 kilometers north of Rabat, the capital, and 50 kilometers east of Great Atlas Mountain, and its top is covered with snow all year round. Although it is located on the edge of the desert, it has a mild climate, lush trees and lush flowers and fruits. It is famous for its many places of interest and quiet gardens and is known as the "Pearl of Southern Morocco".

Marrakech, with a population of more than 400,000, was founded in A.D. 1062 and was the twice capital of the medieval Moroccan dynasty. In Arabic, "Marrakech" means "red", because the city wall is made of ochre red rocks and has been basically preserved so far. Walking along the red wall of the old city, the scene in front of you seems to make people return to the distant Middle Ages. Is Gemma in town? Eller? Verner Square is the most prosperous place. Every afternoon, people gather here from all directions to watch the open-air performance in the square. Marrakech has a long history of folk art activities, especially the Arab folk songs and dances with local flavor performed by small song and dance teams from mountainous and desert areas. They usually perform freely in the square and hold an unprecedented gala here every May. In the square, in the circle surrounded by the crowd, in addition to singing and dancing performances, there are thrilling acrobatics, exciting snake shows, and beautiful stories told by storytellers ... The wonderful performances won applause and cheers from the audience and were very lively. It was not until night fell and the crowd dispersed that the square became quiet. Near the square, streets crisscross, houses are dense, pavements are numerous, commodities are abundant, Arabs wearing white scarves and robes are everywhere, and the air smells of roast mutton and toast. Open-air restaurants and snack bars are all over the streets, crowded, and the narrow streets are extremely crowded, which is completely a bustling market in the Middle Ages. The new urban area was built in 19 13. There are many European-style buildings here, with wide streets, dense shade and modern atmosphere.

Among the many places of interest in Marrakech, the Kutubiya Mosque is the first to attract tourists. The mosque was built in 1 195 by yakubu, an architect of Hassan Tower in Rabat. Eller? Mansour presided over the renovation to commemorate the victory over the Spanish. The minaret of the mosque is 67 meters high and has a magnificent appearance. It is one of the most beautiful buildings in North Africa. Compared with other mosques, the unique feature of Kutubiya Mosque is that when the minaret was built, nearly 10,000 bags of precious spices were mixed in the clay bonded with stones, which made the mosque exude a strong fragrance and still exudes fragrance, so it is also called "incense tower". Another distinctive feature of Kutubiya Mosque is that the preacher who climbs to the top of the tower to summon people to pray must be blind. The reason is to prevent someone from taking the opportunity to peek at the concubines in the backyard of a nearby palace. Other famous ancient buildings include the Bachyat Palace built in19th century, the Dome Mausoleum of saadi Dynasty in16th century and the Darcy Said Museum. Akdal Olive Garden in the east of the city has a history of more than 700 years, with a length of 3.2km and a width of1.5km.. It is the largest garden in Marrakech. Olive trees are dense and endless in the garden, as well as small citrus orchards and apricot orchards. There are six huge reservoirs in the garden, and the water quality is clear and transparent. This is snow water from Atlas Mountain, which is drawn through a culvert and used to water the garden. Olive Garden has the simple beauty of nature, which attracts many tourists to visit. On the outskirts of Atlas Mountain, the peak is covered with snow all year round and glittering with silver, which is an infinitely quiet and beautiful silvery white world. The trees on the hillside are green, and the old trees and seedlings grow alternately, just like an ocean shining with green light; The green grass at the foot of the mountain is borderless, like a huge green carpet, with wild flowers scattered on it, red, yellow, purple and white, as if it were a pattern for the carpet. The waterfall in Atlas Mountain seems to fly down from the mountain in vain, light and silent, like white flowers scattered in the sky, so beautiful.

Since Morocco's independence, Marrakech's industry has developed rapidly, including textile, oil exploitation, canned food, food processing and other industrial sectors; The suburbs are rich in Hauz Plain, and the snow water on Atlas Mountain provides sufficient water. It is a developed area for agricultural irrigation, rich in wheat, fruits, dates, olives and so on. The transportation is also very convenient. Railways connect Darbeda and Rabat, and highways extend in all directions, which provides extremely convenient conditions for tourists to visit Marrakech. Marrakech's handicrafts are exquisite, and hand-woven carpets have a long-standing reputation and become a sought-after tourist commodity.

Marrakech is the ancient capital of Morocco ruled by Muslim dynasty, one of the four Dahuang City Site sites, known as the southern capital, and also a tourist attraction in Morocco. Morocco's name also comes from this capital. This colorful place is the most popular tourist city in Morocco. The air here is filled with the mixed flavor of Arabia, France, Portugal and Spain. It's a four-hour journey from Casablanca to Marrakech. Entering the inland of North Africa along the highway, you can see that the top of Atlas, the highest mountain in North Africa, has been covered with snow, and the air is beginning to smell of roast mutton. When tourists come here, they must not miss Djemaa el Fna Square, which is surrounded by small shops of leather handicrafts and clothing. This is the life stage for all kinds of Jianghu artists, and there are snake monkey performances, folk music, dancers, masons and photo album vendors everywhere. They spare no effort to attract customers, and the competition is fierce and interesting. In the evening, the style of the square is very different, and it has become a modern night market, where famous Moroccan dishes are released. Visitors can visit historic sites, taste French coffee or Arabic mint tea, plus delicious Moroccan dishes, which is very interesting.

Marrakech was built in 1062 under the rule of Muwaheidu dynasty, and it has a history of more than 900 years. The famous "Red City" (the building color is reddish brown) was built in 1070, which is considered as the architectural art of pure Muslims. Koutoubia Mosque, a famous building in the city, was built in 1 157. Its steeple is made of red stone and 77 meters high. It was the tallest building in North Africa at that time. It could be seen from any angle of the city, and it was like a "lighthouse" for tourists. There are nearly 654.38 million date palm trees scattered in the suburbs, and the scenery is very spectacular.

From12nd century to16th century, there were some famous historical figures in Marrakech, who were called "Seven Saints". Some people still say that going to the Seven Saints is going to Marrakech.

Marrakech is a red city. Whether it is the imperial palace, the old city where the poor live, or the hotel where Europeans spend their holidays, the color of the exterior wall is mud red. In the cold winter, this pottery red makes people feel warm more easily. However, there is probably only so much warmth that tourists can feel in Marrakech. Because from the moment you are ready to approach the city, it has become the goal pursued by some people.

If you are not a Muslim, you are not allowed to enter the mosque. The market in the old city, not far from the mosque, is separated by a huge square. In the square, jugglers, hand-painted, fortune tellers and so on gather together. New arrivals can't help but raise their cameras frequently. People who think you filmed him will reach out and ask you for money.

Djemaa el Fna Square is full of vitality, where you can find first-class Babouches (Moroccan traditional slippers) and high-quality jellaba (Moroccan traditional costumes). Divided into shopping areas according to clothing, leather goods, carpets, shoes and hats, you will still get lost if you are careful when walking in a small street. From sunrise to late at night, Djemaa el Fna Square never sleeps. You can see Indian snake dancers, Arabs selling aromatic tea, Moroccan elderly storytellers and fortune tellers, performances by various artists, and countless stalls selling food, drinks, clothing, carpets, furniture, leather and handicrafts. Just like Lan Kwai Fong in Hong Kong and Xintiandi in Shanghai, because there is Djemaa el Fna Square.

Marrakech's huge market is specially designed for tourists, occupying the periphery of the old city. The goods in the shop are nothing more than pottery, leather goods, jewelry, wrought iron, carpets and so on. And it's overwhelming and beautiful. Adhere to the principle of origin shopping, I'm just wandering around here, and the store is entangled and goes straight. One or two pots of flowers and plants in front of someone's window deep in the alley have added a lot of vitality to some dirty and dilapidated old cities.

In addition, in Marrakech, the phenomenon of killing tourists is very serious, and tourists are often overcharged under various excuses. On the morning of leaving Marrakech, Ma, who came back from the market alone, said that she finally knew the price of the local people, only one third! Tipping is a must in Morocco, especially in Marrakech. The waiter decides whether to smile or provide consulting service according to the tip. It can be seen that the waiter in a coffee shop is probably very dissatisfied with the tip of 10 dirham. When the horse asked for directions, it deliberately pointed in the opposite direction.

There are 14 main ancient city gates in Marrakech, which were built by Ali ibn-Yusuf, king of Almolavid dynasty, in 1 126. There are many palaces and ancient tombs in the city, but the most famous one is Gemaa El-Funa Square, which attracts tourists from all over the world.

Most tourists to Marrakech are French and German tourists. In the eyes of many Europeans, Morocco is inextricably linked with drugs, especially Tangier, where Europeans like to enjoy the sunny beach. Marrakech is another colorful place, and it is preparing to develop itself into a tourist and business conference center.

As the capital of successive dynasties in Morocco, Marrakech is the center of Islamic culture and learning, and also the northern trade base of the caravan in the Sahara desert. As a symbol of the city, Kutbiya Mosque was built in 1 199. It is called "Bookstore Mosque", named after booksellers once opened bookstores in the inner courtyard of the mosque. At the same time, Marrakech is one of the best preserved historical ancient cities in northwest Africa, and the red ancient city wall is still magnificent after more than 800 years of wind and rain. Ael Fu Na Square in Jima (meaning "Death Square") in the city center was built in12nd century. This used to be a place where rebels were publicly executed, but now it has become a square where artists gather. What is the greatest charm of Marrakech? Artists of different nationalities gather in the square in the sky, just like a gathering place of "global culture". In June 2003, it was designated as "intangible cultural heritage".