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Marrakech guide
Marrakech is located west of Morocco in the Atlas Mountains, and is the 4th largest city with about 1 million inhabitants (2010).
Marrakech was founded in 1070 and is today known for its culture, its art and its architectural heritage. The town is a popular tourist and commercial center, and receives approx. 2 million visitors annually.
Old Town (“medina”) in Marrakech is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and here are some of the city’s most visited tourist attractions. One can inter alia see Koutoubia Mosque from 1184 – with its 68 meter high tower. Koutoubia Mosque is the largest in Marrakech, one of the oldest in Morocco.In addition, Citadel, mausoleums and Sultan palace here, all of which were built between 1200 – 1800’s. The colorful bazaar “Djermaa el-Fna” is famous, and is known to be the busiest in Africa.
The old town is surrounded by a city wall, and west of the medina is the modern Gueliz district.
Marrakech hosts several annual festivals – including an arts festival, a film festival and a jazz festival.
The city’s airport – Marrakech Menara International Airport – located 7 miles southwest of downtown.