After the earthquake that struck the city of Marrakesh and its regions , leaving a huge number of victims, I decided to pay tribute to Marrakech, which is considered a touristic and cosmopolitan city. It occupies an important position in the country’s economy. 

Marrakesh, the red city, a rose among the palm trees, this is how Moroccans sing about it because of its beauty.

Geography :

Marrakesh is located in southern Morocco at the foothills of the Atlantic Mountains, thirty kilometers away from it, 450 meters above sea level, and 327 kilometers away from the capital, Rabat. It is characterized by a semi-arid climate with mild, humid winters and hot, dry summers.

The city's area is estimated at about 230 square kilometers, and it is the fourth largest city in the country after Rabat, Fez, and Casablanca. It was described as "the red city" , spacious in its surroundings, combining heat, shade, snow, and palm trees.

History :

In 1147, the city of Marrakesh became a part of the Almohad state, and they considered it their capital and built many palaces and cultural centers.during the reign of the Almohads, Marrakesh was considered one of the most cultural and scientific Moroccan cities; many scholars, Arab and Andalusian writers lived in it. In 1269, the city of Marrakesh became under the rule of the marinids dynasty , but they neglected the city of Marrakesh a lot, and in 1551 the city of Marrakesh became the capital of the saidis dynasty who took care of it, and they built many buildings that contributed to its cultural development. The Alawite dynasty is the last to rule the city of Marrakech, which was officially annexed to the kingdom of Morocco after the announcement of its establishment, and the Alawites contributed to the restoration of many cultural monuments in Marrakech. They built a set of palaces  when it was their capital, before the Moroccan capital moved to Rabat after Morocco's independence. 

Cultural and archaeological monuments :

-El Badi Palace: its foundation dates back to 1578 ad during the reign of the SAIDI Kingdom, and it was founded after the victory over the Portuguese attack on Marrakech, and contains a set of decorations, and beautiful architectural views. 

- The Almoravid Dome: it is one of the monuments discovered in 1948 after a series of excavations in Marrakech, which showed the existence of a dome of a mosque dating back to 1130 AD, i.e. the rule of the Almoravid state, and is considered one of the famous monuments in the city.

-Koutoubia Mosque: it is one of the ancient mosques in the city of Marrakech, and it was built during the reign of the Almoravids in 1147 ad, Islamic decorations that added to the mosque a distinctive design.

-Bahia Palace : it is one of the Marrakech palaces that was built in the nineteenth century AD, which was allocated an area of two hectares for its construction, and is currently considered an archaeological and tourist landmark and visited by many tourists on a daily basis.

-Majorelle Garden 

If you are an amateur of quiet natural places, just visit the Majorelle Park Marrakech, one of the best parks in Marrakech, this park ranked among the best tourist places in Marrakech for families will undoubtedly make you enjoy its breathtaking beauty.
The purpose of establishing this park, which is classified as one of the most famous tourist attractions, it was created in 1923 by Jacques Majorelle , comes to be an outlet and a convenient place for hiking. 

-Jamee El Fna Square :

It is a popular leisure and entertainment space for locals and tourists in the city of Marrakech. the square is considered the beating heart of the city. You can enjoy walking in this courtyard for the popular spectacles like musical performances, as well as watch storytellers and riddles, acrobats, henna tattoos, and many manifestations of folk band that boil down to a rich and unique heritage. You can buy souvenirs from various distinctive heritage industries.  Besides, the square was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985. 

No one can know the amount of sadness and pain that lives in our hearts as a result of the tragic seism , however, Marrakech is able to rebirth once again because of its people's generosity and the world's empathy. Marrakesh will rise from rubbles and bloom between its palm trees, because it's the beautiful rose that all the world loves. 

Thanks for taking time to read. 

Resources :

https://www.journeybeyondtravel.com/blog/history-of-marrakesh.html

https://youtu.be/PBduOC3MEYA?si=itOUt1nRIRScfrfD

https://youtu.be/orc0FZUlxbg?si=DFCCvyXmFPwLnBB8

https://www.journeybeyondtravel.com/blog/morocco-unesco-sites.html