Know Moroccan History with Cheap Holidays to Marrakech
by Amanda Sutcliffe Travel DealsMarrakech is one of the
most popular cities in the Kingdom of Morocco, visited by numerous tourists
annually from different corners of the world. It is the country's fourth
largest city and is the capital of Marrakech-Safi region. Tourists are always
fascinated by its rich cultural heritage. While getting around in this city,
you can witness an influence of the Berber culture at several places. Owing to
the red walls of the city constructed during the times of Ali ibn Yusuf's
reign, the city has got nicknamed as the 'Red City'. It has grown rapidly over
the years and is today a hub of religious, cultural, and trading activities in
the sub-Saharan and Maghreb regions.
Your cheap holidays to
Marrakech would allow you to delve into its intriguing history as you explore
the city's historic attractions. This region was inhabited since the Neolithic
period by Berber farmers. However, Marrakech was founded as a city in the year
1062 by Abu Bakr ibn Umar, the chieftain and second cousin of the king Yusuf
ibn Tashfin of the Almoravid dynasty. Almoravids were members of the Berber
dynasty. They were pious despite being learned warriors from the desert region
and this is the reason why they built many mosques and Quranic schools. In the
years that followed, the city grew and established itself as a religious and
cultural centre.
During your Marrakech
holidays, you can also have the opportunity to visit some historic palaces
that were built by the Andalusian craftsmen from Seville and Cordoba. Most of
them have been built in the Umayyad style and features cusped arches and domes
having beautiful carvings. You'll also get to see the influences of designs
from Andalusia, the Sahara, and West Africa in the designs of these structures.
During the reign of Yusuf ibn Tashfin, the city became capital of the Almoravid
Emirate.
While enjoying your Marrakech
holidays, you'll get to witness several attractions that were built during the
times of the Saadian rulers. They had taken over the reins of this region after
a period of turmoil that the city went through, following the death of Yusuf
II. The ruined monuments were restored and many palaces with fantastic
embellishments were built. During the rule of the Saadian kings, Marrakech
regained its lost position as a centre of the caravan routes coming from
sub-Saharan Africa, Maghreb, and the Mediterranean. Sufism gained popularity
during the late 17th century when Moulay Ismail ruled the city.
In the years since the
independence of Morocco, the city became a popular tourist destination. This
was largely owing to the fame that it received as a 'hippie mecca' during the
1960s and early 1970s. It attracted the attention of many rock stars and
musicians, such as The Beatles and Jean-Paul Getty. Many of the wealthy
individuals from France invested heavily in this Moroccan city, building
palaces and mansions. In the year 1985, the area of old town was declared a
UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can visit this part of Marrakech to know more
about the local traditions and culture.
You can also know more
about Turkish history during your cheap
holidays to Antalya.
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