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As eternal as the snows on the highest peaks, as impressive as the Atlas Mountains, as steeped in history as the palm trees are rooted in the earth, the perfect proportions of the Ménara pavilion m
 ay be contemplated, mirrored in the quiet still waters that stand before it, you cannot miss Marrakesh. The mightiest kings fought for it, a line of dynasties inherited it, sages, craftsmen, architects, painters and sculptors of all ages built magnificent palaces, mosques, gardens and Koranic schools. Marrakesh, the imperial city which, at dawn of its |
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history, gave Morocco its name. The Berbers and the Arabs come together here, to mingle with the nomads and the mountain people. Every imaginable commodity abounds, craftsmanship flourishes, and there are palaces, hotels, restaurants, golf courses and a casino: Marrakesh is the unchallenged capital of Southern Morocco. In the copper souk where the metal is worked by craftsmen followin In the copper souk where the metal is worked by craftsmen following age-old traditions, their faces set in profound concentration. Or the Laghzal Souk, home of the wool merchants. Or in el Btana with its sheepskins. Or even in the hubbub of the Zarbia souk, where carpets and caftens are sold to the highest bidder.....
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Dernière mise à jours le 30 octobre 2006