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Marrakesh, Morocco: see Marrakech Marrakech or Marrakesh (both: märä`kĕsh, mə–), city (1994 pop. 672,478), W central Morocco. ..... Click the link for more information. . Marrakechor MarrakeshCity (pop., 2004: 823,154), west-central Morocco. One of the four imperial cities, it lies in the centre of the Haouz plain. It was founded in the mid-11th century by Yusuf ibn Tashufin as the capital of the Almoravid dynasty. It fell to the Almohad dynasty in 1147, passed to the Marinid dynasty in 1269, and was the capital under the Sa'did dynasty in the 16th century. In the premodern era, it was one of Islam's great cities. In 1912 it was captured by the French, who dominated the city until 1956. Now a popular tourist destination, it has many historical buildings and a well-known souk within its ancient city centre (designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1985). Marrakech, Marrakesh a city in W central Morocco: several times capital of Morocco; tourist centre. Pop.: 672 000 (2003) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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What it really boils down to is this: When you come home from China or Sydney or Marrakesh or Vancouver (the top-rated international destination in the Gay. Nowhere is Alan Donovan's personal style more purely distilled than in the opening chapter on his own house, overlooking the Athi Plains outside Nairobi and inspired by his trips to Djenne, Lamu, Ghana, Marrakesh, and Bali. Every day, Mohammad Jabiri sets up shop in the main square of Marrakesh, Morocco. |
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