Marrakech
Marrakech, Morocco

Marrakech is the 4th largest city in Morocco, after Casablanca, Fès, and Tangier.  It is inland, approximately 240 km south of Casablanca and 246 km north of Agadir.  It was founded in 1062 by the Almoravids, and the city fortifications were built during the reign of Ali ibn Yusuf.  The snow covered peaks of the Atlas mountains are visible from the city.  

Location

Marrakech, Morocco

Images & Videos

View of 'Jma al-Fna
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View of Jamaa al-Fna
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Pedestrians along the Menara Resevoir
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Reservoir
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Camel Caravan
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Cattle market
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Rooftop view toward the Kutubiyya 4-68
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Moroccan Tannery
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Documents

Place Names and Recording Groups
finding aid
The Case of the Sadi Qasaba of Marrakech
journal article
Ali Taraz House in Marrakech
magazine article
Andalusian Roots and Abbasid Homage in the Qubbat al-Barudiyyin in Marrakech
journal article
The Toubkal Quarter in Marrakesh by Charles Boccara
journal article
From Marrakesh to India: A Colonial Maharaja’s Pursuit of Architectural Glory in Kapurthala
journal article

Associated Names

Yusuf Ibn Tashfin
Morocco
patron
Marrakech
Morocco

Site Contains

Amonite Complex
Marrakech, Morocco
Jami' al-Kutubiyya
Marrakech, Morocco
Walls and gates of Marrakech
Marrakech, Morocco
Badi' Palace
Marrakech, Morocco
Ben Youssef Madrasa
Marrakech, Morocco
Jama' al-Fna
Marrakech, Morocco
ARCH Conservation Microprojects
Marrakech, Morocco
Amanjena Hotel
Marrakech, Morocco
Amelkis Residence
Marrakech, Morocco
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Events

founded ca. 1062/452 AH

Style Periods

Almohad
1130-1269
Almoravid
1053-1150

Additional Names

Marrakesh
مراكش
Original

Keywords

cities