Marrakech was founded in 1062 by Yusuf ibn Tashfin, leader of the Moroccan Almoravid Empire. He is also considered one of the most prominent leaders of the country, promoting an Islamic system in the whole country, Muslim Spain and the Maghreb. Marrakech became the capital of the Almoravid dominion. Marrakech is nicknamed Red city due to the city walls and red sandstone. The city is both vibrant and enchanting. The city is surrounded by the Atlas Mountains and desert sands. Marrakech is famous for its souks (markets), rugs, leather goods, silverware and crockery of all shapes and sizes. Some famous locations in Marrakech include; Jemaa el-Fna, Jardin Majorelle, Bahia Palace, Koutoubia, Saadien’s Tombs, El Badii Palace, and several others.
Tourists would enjoy exploring the city's fine art and museums on sightseeing tours and can visit and explore ancient landmarks and cultural centres on cultural and historical tours that allow visitors to learn of the city's history and discover hidden gems. Visitors can also take a brief tour of the city on walking and biking tours through the city's most beautiful pathways and enjoy exciting moments partaking in several exciting outdoor activities in Marrakech. On private custom tours in the city, visitors will enjoy a personalised experience of Marrakech’s exciting atmosphere that exposes them to the best experiences in the city. The city’s vast water bodies can be explored on boat cruises and sailings and visitors can engage in several water sports including snorkelling, kayaking, scuba diving and several others. Attraction passes and ticketsare also available to visitors, offering them access to famous locations in the city.
With convenient airport transfers in Marrakech, tourists can move through the nooks and crannies of the city easily and comfortably and can also explore the outsides of the city on day trips and excursionsfrom the city to neighbouring cities and towns as well as multi-day tours from the city. These tour activities are available on Tripindicator, a tour agency committed to providing visitors with the best tour activities based on customer ratings and feedbacks at very affordable prices compared to other tour teams.
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