Marrakech, Morocco - Palace of the Bahia - stamps inc commem 1971

Postcard
• Picture / Image:  Marrakech, Morocco - Palace of the Bahia - Flat of the Favourite
• Publisher:  Maroc-Color
• Postally used:  yes
• Stamp:  Morocco 1971 Anniversary ofSherifian Phosphates Office (SG315) + Morocco 5f defin (SG226)
• Postmark(s):  faint
• Sent to:  College Road, Great Crosby, Liverpool
• Notes / condition: 

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Marrakesh, or Marrakech (Berber: Merrakec, ????????; Arabic: ??????, Murrakuš) (pronounced Marra-kesh), is a major city in the northwest African nation of Morocco. With a population of 794,620 and 1,063,415 in the metropolitan area according to the 2004 census,^[2] it is Morocco's third largest city, and the capital of the mid-southwestern economic region of Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz, near the foothills of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains. By road, Marrakesh is located 580 km (360 mi) southwest of Tangier, 327 km (203 mi) southwest of the Moroccan capital of Rabat, 239 km (149 mi) southwest of Casablanca, and 246 km (153 mi) northeast of Agadir.

Marrakesh is the most important former imperial city in the history of Morocco. Inhabited by Berber farmers from Neolithic times, the city was founded in 1062 by Abu Bakr ibn Umar, chieftain and cousin of Yusuf ibn Tashfin. Led by the Almoravids, many mosques including the Koutoubia Mosque and madrasas (Koranic schools) were built here during the 12th century with Andalusian influence. The red walls of the city, built by Ali ibn Yusuf in 1122-1123, and various buildings constructed during this period have given the city the nickname of the ""Red City"" or ""Ochre City"" because of the red sandstone used. Marrakesh grew rapidly and established itself as a cultural, religious, and trading centre for the Maghreb and sub-Saharan Africa; Jemaa el-Fnaa is the busiest square in Africa. After a period of decline, surpassed by Fez, in the early 16th century, Marrakesh again became the capital of the kingdom and reestablished its former glory especially during the reigns of the wealthy Saadian sultans Abu Abdallah al-Qaim and Ahmad al-Mansur who embellished the city with sumptuous palaces such as the El Badi Palace (1578), and restored many ruined monuments. As a centre for sufism, the city became known for its ""Seven Saints"". In 1912 the French Protectorate in Morocco was established and T'hami El Glaoui, known as ""Lord of the Atlas"", became Pasha of Marrakesh, a post he held virtually throughout the 44 year duration of the Protectorate, dominating the city and living a lavish lifestyle. In 2009, Fatima Zahra Mansouri became only the second woman in Morocco's history to be elected mayor of a city.^[3]

Like many Moroccan cities, Marrakesh comprises both an old fortified city (the medina) and modern neighborhoods, the most prominent of which is Gueliz. Today it is one of the busiest cities in Africa, a major economic centre and tourist destination. Tourism is strongly advocated by the reigning Moroccan monarch, Mohamed VI, with the goal of doubling the number of tourists visiting Morocco to 20 million by 2020. Despite the economic recession, real estate and hotel development has rocketed in the city in the 21st century, and in 2012 alone, 19 new hotels were due to open. Marrakesh is particularly popular with the French, and numerous French celebrities own property there. Marrakesh has the largest traditional Berber market (souk) in Morocco, with some 18 souks selling anything from traditional Berber carpets to modern consumer electronics. Crafts employ a significant percentage of the population who sell their wares to tourists in the souks.

Marrakesh is served by Ménara International Airport and Marrakesh railway station, which connects it to Casablanca and the north. Marrakesh has several universities and schools, including Cadi Ayyad University. A number of Moroccan football clubs are located here including Najm de Marrakech, KAC Marrakech, Mouloudia de Marrakech and Chez Ali Club de Marrakech. The Marrakesh Street Circuit hosts races of the World Touring Car Championship, Formula 2 and Auto GP World Series.

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