A modest historic overview:
The story of Marrakech city began at the end of the 10th century The origin of name “Marrakech” is controversial between two assumptions. The first says that it is because of insecurity that formerly prevailed in this region. People must pass through quickly (mour Koosh: move quickly). The second hypothesis is more plausible, is of Amazigh langage origin, which is related to the construction of the city and its walls. The technique used to build at the time, which is also still in use, is to knead the soil mixed with straw, by feet. So to trample on this mixture signifie
in amazigh langage "rekouch”. It Was known at this time that every time you ask people who came from the mountain to the city; where are you going? they replied that they went to "mou rekouch”. In Amazigh "mou" means that or which. Hence "mou rekouch”, meas where we trample the mud for the construction and then Mourekouch. Of course all that assumptions remain to be fully understand by skilful historians.
Subsequently the name of Marrakech, the tourism capital of the country, gave its name to Morocco "Marruocos" The town itself testifies to the glorious past of the country, stills always a favorite destination for visitors.
By its location in central part of the country and no far of the highest peak of the Atlas mountains. With its immemorial monuments, culture, culinary art and climate, Marrakech became last years an international city. Visitors will find the means to satisfy their curiosity, combining business with pleasure. They will enrich their knowledge while enjoying
meals of moroccan coocking. They will discover perfumed species from its souks and gardens. Among the most visited monuments: The Koutoubia Mosque (built in 1158), La Menara: with its vast pool dating from the twelfth century, Ben Youssef Mosque and medrassa founded in the mid-fourteenth century, the Saadians necropolis tombs dating from the sixteenth century, El Badi Palace built in the 16th century by Sultan Ahmed Edahbi, The Bahia palace built in the late nineteenth century, and Dar Si Said; a beautiful Moroccan house dating from the late nineteenth century, transformed into a museum Art.
Other sites are also worth a visit including the Menara, Agdal, Majorelle, the Palmeraie gardens, La Mamounia and the famous walls of the old medina, which are 12 km long with its rose-colored aspect
Marrakech is a crossroads so it receive travelers from all directions. It is therefore normal that its population is composed of a mix of all tribes and all cultures throughout history. This overabundance is related in its historic buildings, keeping it a touristic fine destination. Its historical, cultural and natural values its image around the world, which gives it a feature of international city.
