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THE WARMTH OF THE
WELCOME IS MAINTAINED
BY THE PREEMINENCE OF
COMMERCE, AND SERVICES
AND THE AMPLIFICATION
OF THE TOURIST FUNCTION.
THE PEARL
OF THE SOUTH
its inhabitants.
Marrakech is the first tourist destination in
Morocco. This magical imperial city has always
been since its founding in 1070 by the Almoravid
dynasty, the great Southern metropolis. The
fame of Marrakech was designated as its all
Morocco until the late nineteenth century.
The heart of the city, surrounded by ramparts,
contains the medina, a maze of narrow streets
where we will be happy to get lost.
Upon arrival, one is taken by the contrast
of colors: the city, its pink adobe walls,
its walls covered with bougainvillea from
which arise bunches of palm trees and
greenery, spectacular scenery snow-covered
peaks of the High Atlas under a bright sky
of intense blue that announces the true
nature of Marrakech. The city is a lush oa-
sis, perpetually sunny, hence exhale flow-
ery scents of jasmine and orange blossom
freshness gardens.
Inside the city walls, the zebra shadow of
the sun, in the teeming streets of the medi-
na, a hive of activity, punctuated with calls,
voices, bright colors, cedarwood, and scents
spices. The sounds, colors, and smells will
meet to compose an amazing symphony.
Marrakech, mythical city, cultural capital,
inspiring artists, fashions and events: Mar-
rakech art galleries, festivals, exhibitions;
Marrakech “people” with its celebrities, its
luxurious palaces and trendy nights; Mar-
rakech tourist capital for over a century, of-
fers a fine balance between treasures of the
past and ongoing energy of living cultures.
Yes, Marrakech is unforgettable. They come
back, and each stay reserve discoveries.
Some have never even left
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