City founded by in 1062 AD by Abu Bakr ibn Umar, chieftain and cousin of Almoravidking Yusuf ibn Tashfin
It is a major city in the northwest African nation of Morocco and the fourth largest city in the country after Casablanca, Rabat and Fes, and is the capital of the mid-southwestern region of Marrakesh-Tensift-El Haouz.
Various buildings constructed in red sandstone during Ali ibn Yusuf in 1122-1123 that bear Andulsia influence and this have given the city the nickname of the "Red City" or "Ochre City
More about Marrakech...
Marrakech has always been a meeting place- first just a group of nomad tents, now a bustling city.
Sightseeing with the local guide. Abdullah aka George Colony
The fascinating mosque with the highest minaret and no other building to be built higher than this
A walk thy the ancient quarters to the fascinating JEMAA-EL-FNA Sq and its exotic bazaar
Browsing the market
The visit to BAHIA Palace
The lunch n t break in Marrakech
Culture performances at night in Marrakech
