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'Marrakech, one of the four Imperial cities, a beautiful and secular city set at the foot of the High Atlas mountains and it's snow covered peaks. Marrakech the red city, surrounded by red ochre walls and green palm trees. Dominated by the imposing Koutoubia Minaret, Marrakech reveals its marvelous palaces and the hidden treasures of its souks and medina.An oasis set upon the fertile Haouz Plain at the foot of the High Atlas Mountains, Marrakech is the fourth of Morocco's Imperial Cities. Founded in 1062 as the capital of the Almoravide dynasty, it continued in the 12 century as capital of the Almohades. |