Marrakesh Morocco

Marrakesh Morocco's geographic location is between 31°49' North latitude and 8°00' West longitude. Also known as Marrakech, Marrakesh Morocco is a southwestern Moroccan city resting in the foothills of Atlas Mountains.

Before the city had its foundation, the area was notorious for robbers and highwaymen. The name Marrakech has its origin probably from the terms mur (n) akuch meaning Land of God. The name Morocco, with its various foreign versions such as Maroc, Marruecos, Morokko, etc., was itself called Murrakush several centuries ago. Marrakesh Morocco or Marrakech Morocco has its name derived from the Latin word "Morroch".

The city of Marrakesh in Morocco is also called the "Red City". This is because the buildings in the city locale are red in color. Marrakech Morocco is known by another name that is Al Hamra. Marrakech is called Marrakesh by the English, Marrakech by the French and Marrakesch by the German

Marrakech in Morocco is populated by over a million people. The Berber community forms the majority of the Marrakesh population. There are a lot of Europeans residing in Marrakesh Morocco, which consist mainly the French followed by the English, Germans, Swiss and Italian.


When on a tour to Marrakech Morocco, the must-see for the travelers include a visit the old Medina, El Bahia Palace, El Badi Palace, Koutoubia Gardens and Koutoubia Minare, Majorelle Gardens and Saadian Tombs. Djamaa El Fna, the busiest Square in Africa, bustles with musicians, dancers, dancers, acrobats, food stalls and storytellers.

Marrakesh Morocco has a rail terminus and is connected with the Northern Morocco and Safi's Atlantic seaport via road. The city is renowned for its skilled desert carpets and leather works. Marrakesh industries include tannin and desert crops. Graphite, lead, copper, zinc and molybdenum are mined in the city surroundings.