Marrakech, a former imperial city in western Morocco, and a major economic hub with mosques, palaces and gardens. The medina is a fortified and densely populated medieval city dating back to the Berber Empire, with alleys intertwined like a labyrinth, where bustling souks (markets) sell traditional fabrics, pottery and jewelry. Symbol of the city, the minaret of the 12th-century Moorish Koutoubia Mosque can be seen from miles.
Each city has its agora, the place where the heart of its inhabitants beats. In the Marrakchis, Moroccans and the whole world eyes, Jemaa El Fna embodies the true identity of Marrakech.
