About Marrakesh
Travel information
Located on a fertile plain, Marrakesh is one of Morocco's four imperial cities. Founded in eleventh-century as the African capital of Almoravid dynasty. It was founded in 1062 by Yusouf Ben Tashfin, the first ruler of the Almoravid dynasty. Marrakesh is the major city of central Morocco.
Enchantingly sited at the foot of the High Atlas Mountains, its rose-coloured walls set within lush green gardens, olive groves and palmeries, it is hard to imagine that Marrakesh, one of Morocco's four Imperial Cities, lies on the edge of the Sahara.
Its very name conjures up images of magic carpets and snake charmers - and not without reason. After dark, the central square in the medina, Jemaa-el-Fna, comes to life and puts on a show little changed since medieval times. Around this vast open space stretch the shadowy alleyways of the souks, a vast marketplace selling herbs and potions, carpets and candles, jewellery, spices, meat and metalwork. Marrakesh has long been an important crossroads and trading centre for the Arabic, Berber and black African civilisation.
Jamaa-el Fna square
Location
How to reach the venue
The Menara International Airport is situated four miles (6km) southwest of Marrakech.
For the transfer to the city, Taxis are available for transport to the city. Bus 19 runs to Djemaa el-Fna and other main points in the city, and costs about 20 dirham. Car Rental: Hertz, Avis, Europcar and Budget are represented at the airport. Facilities include banks and bureau de change, duty free shopping and a variety of general shops, restaurants and snack as well as a tourist information desk.
For Marrakech map, visit the website