Turkish Media Spotlights Marrakech’s Rich Islamic Heritage and Moroccan History

In an article titled "Marrakech: Morocco’s Historic Jewel, the Imprint of Islam in North Africa", Daily Sabah extols the natural beauty of the ochre city. But first, the author of the article recalled the history of Morocco. "The history of Morocco extends from the Roman Empire to the present day. In Roman times, the territory of Morocco was part of the Roman province of Mauretania Tingitana. At that time, Morocco became an important Roman colony, of which many remains still exist. Morocco then came under the influence of the Berber peoples and became a Muslim state with the spread of Islam," he writes.

Stressing that Marrakech is at the top of Morocco’s tourist sites, he stated that the Ksar of Aït-Ben-Haddou is one of the most emblematic buildings in Morocco. Located 30 km from Ouarzazate, in the Ounila valley, south of Télouet, the stronghold of Glaoui, a valley that was a passage point connecting the ochre city to the southern Sahara, this site is listed as a World Heritage Site. According to the publication, Marrakech is famous for its major tourist attractions such as its historic souks, the Bahia Palace, which is still sometimes used by King Mohammed VI to receive representatives of foreign governments or to organize events, the El Badi Palace, formerly used for receptions and designed to showcase the wealth and power of the sultan.

Other tourist attractions in Marrakech: the Koutoubia Mosque, the largest place of worship in the ochre city, the famous Jemaa el-Fnaa square, the Islamic university Madrassa Ibn Yusuf, now a historic site, as well as the impressive gardens like the Majorelle Garden.