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Located in the southwestern slopes of the Atlas Mountains, about 150 km south of the Rebate. Because quite far from the capital city, Marakesh is sometimes missed a short tour of the agenda. Marakesh, is the third largest city in Morocco after Casablanca modern metropolis, and the capital Rabat. Marakesh Though very rich by historical relic, because in the 11th century had become the capital of the Kingdom of Maghribi Almoravids. An Arab-Berber dynasty (North African) who had gave birth to the rulers of Andalusia (Spain) when it was under Muslim rule (750-1492).

Traces of past glory Almoravids, still looking at the traditional markets that highlight the cultural nuances of the Berbers, the stalls selling sweets typical of the Atlas Mountains, where the buildings make pottery “ceramic blue” highly admired by fans of trinkets home decoration, gate- city gates equipped with solid iron doors, the towers made of red brick and a half orange.

Crowded market mood does not felt thanks to a light breeze from the holes in the roof height. Plus tinkling mandolin and lute, sang songs to accompany the desert.

If by chance we are in Marakesh during the fasting month, in a large field, or plaza near Kutubia Mosque, the largest Jami mosque in Marakesh, where pedestrians, street vendors, as well as the rendered for a variety of attractions, gathered up in a state of frenzy.

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