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Interesting facts about Marrakech
Marrakech - the
southern oasis town in Morocco with almost 1000 years of history,
also has the nickname the “Pearl of the South”.
The city of Marrakech situated in the southwest of Morocco is
also called the city of contrasts.
While in the North, the wealthy live in comfortable houses, the
West consists mostly of hotels and apartments that are occupied
by thousands of tourists every year. In the medina there are the
famous palaces, castles and ruins frequently visited by tourists
from all over the world. The old part of the city, where the first
houses and mosques were built in 1062, attracts more and more
people form all over the world, since it has very romantic places
and reflects oriental life to the fullest. People feel like in
1001 Nights and simply love the atmosphere in Marrakech.
The Djemaa el Fna square, also called the “square of the
beheaded”, attracts tourists and regularly holds events
in the evening. Tourists love the oriental flair and city activity
and watch the dancers, musicians and storytellers with great enthusiasm.
All in all, Marrakech is not too expensive, and visitors are offered
great value. The rooms are mostly decorated in a fantastic way
and the oriental flair of the city becomes evident even in the
early morning.
The oasis city, which is also called “the Pearl of the South”,
tempts with its bazaars and its paradise atmosphere, and promises
holiday and adventure.
The Menera Gardens are probably the most romantic place in town.
Many people come here, simply to enjoy the beauty of the country,
and they are impressed by the vast emptiness of the desert. Many
foreigners have decided to stay in Marrakech and give the town
a certain international atmosphere.
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