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Marrakesh
is the jewel of the south, one of the four Imperial
cities of Morocco, and an important cultural and
commercial center set at the foot of the High Atlas
mountains.
Marrakesh
is a city of vibrancy and solemnity, souk and square,
palace and riad, mosque and garden. It is a city wrapped
in faded red, ochre walls, and dominated by the
Koutoubia mosque, visible from throughout the city.
It
is also a crossroads - where ancient Arab culture of the
valley and the Berber culture of the mountains meet. At
its center is the deservedly famous Djemaa el Fna - a
public space unlike any found in any city in Morocco, or
the world. In the evenings, as dusk approaches, the
square hums with the activity of musicians, food vendors,
storytellers, snake charmers, the curious, the odd. The
spirit in the square is one of mystery, magic and
possibility.
Hotels in Marrakech
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