"Marrakech ... life ...life and life" Marrakesh by diageva

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The Pink City

What to say ... How to explain what I saw in Marrakech? or how I saw it?
I saw a city where people likes to express themselves and communicate themselves, shout, speak, stop tourist to come to know them, tell stories ... that is all concentrated specially in one place ... at Djemaa F'na square. People reading your future at day and a big restaurant and all kind of circus artists at night.. but not for tourist ... this is not a circus for tourist .. but ... for local people ... but ... tourist can join

Hidden palaces ...

Saadies Tombs

In Morocco like in other Arabic countries, behind a big wall you can have a wonderful palace with incredible gardens,
after a poor door you can discover a magnificent rich house,
after a simple dress man you can have a very powerful one.
in these countries is frequent not to show the wealth to avoid the envy from others. So... don't expect to find easily what you have said that you can find in Marrakech ... perhaps you are walking just in front a door that have a palace and you will never know if you don’t have a guide or a sing that tell you that ... narrow streets walls and walls that hide wonderful worlds ...

Wonderful history ...

Medersa Ben Youssef

Marrakech is the 3erd city of Morocco in importance, but its say that is the most beautiful and interesting. It was founded in 1062
by the almoravides from the Sahara that build an empire from Argelia to Spain. In 1106 masterful Andalusian craftsmen came to Marrakech to build a mosque and a palace. At this time it was build also a great wall that surrounds the city.
In 1147 the almohades took the city. Of this time is the great Koutoubia.
After more than 200 years of decay, in XVI, with the saadies, the city recovered its splendour and of this one time they are the most important works that we can find nowadays. The saadian tombs, Merdessa Ben Youssef and the rests of Badi Palace.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Wonderful lively city
Cons:Easy to get stomach illness

Last visit to Marrakesh: Jan 2004
Intro Updated Apr 11, 2005
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The Pink City Local Customs (2)

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angiebabe May 30, 2007 at 7:43 AM

Hi, nice to see your pics, glad you had a wide experience of Marrakech!
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joleson Feb 11, 2007 at 12:45 AM

Insightful comments. I saved a few for my trip next week. Can't wait.
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AmeliaJane68 Nov 13, 2006 at 7:49 AM

Hola, Eva! We're off to Marrakech at christmas, and your tips have been really helpful-we'll be printing them off and taking them with us. Gracias!
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lindsay.andrea Sep 10, 2006 at 1:11 PM

Hola Eva , Great pages on Marrakech , you make me very inpatient for my trip in December !!!!!! x
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hindu1936 Aug 25, 2006 at 3:31 PM

Thank you Eva for such informative, colorful and delightful pages about Marakesh. Every tip has been printed out and included in our travel book. keep writing about your travels for us. joe
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Firestar24 Jul 11, 2006 at 2:38 PM

Fond memories - thanks for the tips - they helped me so much xx
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sunlovey Apr 6, 2006 at 6:34 AM

Great Marrakesh tips... I've saved a lot of them for my own trip. Thank you!
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Roadquill Mar 9, 2006 at 11:33 PM

Eva, I enjoyed your Marakesh page. Great info and pics, Karl
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boutahas Dec 27, 2005 at 11:59 PM

Thanks for having commented on this beautiful town which is indeed a sheer mistery! You can't cross this city without having a real full stop!!!! Hassan!
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AQUARIUS7 Nov 27, 2005 at 7:22 AM

Hi diageva ,wonderful stories ,pics and comments for sure the day whene ever I visit Marrakesh your site is gonna be my travel guide .......HAVE FUN and keep smiling..........ASH