1. Marrakesh is a city located in southern Morocco, about 100 km south of Casablanca. It is known as the “City of Walls” due to its fortified perimeter wall. The name comes from the Arabic word marraquib meaning “red earth”.
2. Marrakesh was founded in 1147 AD by the Almohad Sultan Abd al-Mu'min. He named it after his father, Marrakech, who had died earlier that year.
3. Marrakesh is considered to be one of the oldest cities in the world.
4. Marrakesh is home to many tourist attractions including the Hassan II Mosque, the Koutoubia Minaret, the Bahia Palace, and the Saadian Tombs.
5. Marrakesh is famous for its souks (markets) where you can find anything from spices to leather goods to clothing.
6. Marrakesh is also famous for its food. You can try couscous, tagines, mint tea, and dates.
7. Marrakesh is known as the City of Dates. There are over 200 varieties of date trees grown in Marrakesh.
8. Marrakesh is well connected to many major cities in North Africa.
9. Marrakesh is the capital of the Guelmim-Oued Noun Region.
10. Marrakesh is located at 30°33′N 10°45′E.
11. Marrakesh is at an elevation of 690 meters above sea level.
12. Marrakesh has a hot desert climate with mild winters and warm summers.
13. Marrakesh gets between 2,000 – 4,500 mm of rain per year.
14. Marrakesh receives rainfall mainly from the winter monsoon winds.
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