Marrakech City
It is said that the name Morocco comes from Marrakech. Arab historians used the name of Marrakech City(Mraksh) referring to the country. It started when people used to say "Mor Koch" meaning walk quitely, because the area at the time knew a lot of robberies. And this name was quickly changed to Morocco.
Around 1000 BC, the leader Almoravid made Marrakech City a camp for his troops before that because the city was a camp of caravans. Youssef Ibn Tasufin built the first mosque in 1062, others will be built later.
At the same time, palm trees were planted and Marrakech became the capital of Morocco.
The Merinids made Fez the capital of the kingdom. But in the sixteenth century that Saadians will restore life and beauty in this city.
In 1917, under Saadians, the city was governed by the El Pasha Glaoui during the installation of French colonialism in Morocco in 1917.
It became a great and prosperous area as the governor took power of the Berber tribes too.
The independence of Morocco was signed in 1956. Shortly after (3 years) the El Pasha Glaoui died after that Morocco has regained all its property and Mohammed V took power.
History of the Valley of the Ourika:
The Ourika Valley is located south of Marrakesh. It is the most frequented valleys of the High Atlas. Compared to the city Ourika at 10 ° C to 15 ° C lower where many Marrakchis take refuge in the summer especially.
To visit the Ourika you need one day if you leave early in the morning, but if you want to hike, I advise you to stay the night. Apart from jaa lafna and el mnara in Marrakech city, these are places to see in Ourika:
• The garden of Saffron.
• The organic aromatic gardens Ourika.
• Setti Fatma.
The garden of Saffron:
You can visit the farm scale to learn all about the Crocus sativus. Crocus sativus is that pretty purple flower which is from the saffron. You learn a lot from this visit. Open daily 8am to 18. Entry 10 Dh ($ 2)
The aromatic gardens :
The aromatic gardens located in the village of Ourika Tnine. You can enjoy the scents like thyme, lavender, savory ... Many workshops are to be discovered inside.
Open daily 9am to 12.30pm and from 14h to 18h, from 15h to 18h March to October. Admission 15 Dh ($ 2.5)
Setti Fatma:
It takes place as alarge moussem in mid August. Setti Fatma is the place where you can make many walks including the seven waterfalls. It is one of many Moroccan tourist attractions. You can go access the 1st waterfall if you want to have tea or coffee, if not enjoy the rest of cascade Setti Fatma which is the beauty of the landscape. You can also swim in the waterfalls.
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