The history of Marrakech begins with its foundation in 1062, by Youssef Ben Tachfine, the head of the Almoravid dynasty. The latter established schools of Koranic theology, thus conquering all of Morocco. Ben Tachfine is considered to be the father of Morocco.
The Almoravid caliph (the chief Muslim civil and religious ruler) Abd al-Mumin has built two mosques, one of which is the famous Koutoubia Mosque, inspired by Al-Andalus art, reminiscent of the Giralda Mosque.
Following the defeat of Almoravides, the Almohad dynasty settled - they were named the "unifiers" of Berber Islam. The time of the Almohads corresponds to a period of radiation for Marrakech. Many buildings recall the splendor of this era, such as the majestic entrance to the Kasbah, a fortress welcoming a mosque within it.
In 1230, al-Maymun of the Benimérine dynasty, assisted by Ferdinand II, conquered Marrakech. Shortly after, his brother Abu Yusuf chased the Almohads and the Benimérines who had ruled for two centuries. During the Benimerine period, the city was somewhat forgotten; there is no longer any vestige of its past.
The dynasty of Benimérines was followed by the Wattassides, then the power passed into the hands of the dynasty of the Chérifs.
The Cherif are the descendants of the Prophet Muhammad by his daughter Fatima, married with Ali. The name of Muhammad's son-in-law, Ali, gave birth to the Alawite dynasty; it is about the dynasty to which belongs the current king of Morocco. This is why the kingdom is called the "Alawite Kingdom", formerly known as the "Sherifian Empire".
The Cherifs took power in the sixteenth century. From this period we remember the mosque of Bab Doukkala of Mouassine, and Saïd Al-Jazouli; the Ben Youssef Madrasa (school) of 1570 and the tomb of Saadian Al-Mansour and his family.
Marrakech has hosted most of the important historical events that have marked the identity of Morocco. Portuguese, Spanish, and French first hunted privateers to control and take advantage of natural resources and the privileged situation at the gates of Africa.
Marrakech had a turbulent history until the Independence of Morocco in 1956, with rare periods of peace, often due to the ambitions of European countries.
In 1911, the capital of Morocco became Rabat, relaying Marrakech in the background. Today, it is a city living mainly from tourism, agricultural products that are exported to Europe and canned fruits and vegetables. It is the center of commerce of the region and the center for the transport of minerals extracted from the Atlas.
The Almoravid caliph (the chief Muslim civil and religious ruler) Abd al-Mumin has built two mosques, one of which is the famous Koutoubia Mosque, inspired by Al-Andalus art, reminiscent of the Giralda Mosque.
Following the defeat of Almoravides, the Almohad dynasty settled - they were named the "unifiers" of Berber Islam. The time of the Almohads corresponds to a period of radiation for Marrakech. Many buildings recall the splendor of this era, such as the majestic entrance to the Kasbah, a fortress welcoming a mosque within it.
In 1230, al-Maymun of the Benimérine dynasty, assisted by Ferdinand II, conquered Marrakech. Shortly after, his brother Abu Yusuf chased the Almohads and the Benimérines who had ruled for two centuries. During the Benimerine period, the city was somewhat forgotten; there is no longer any vestige of its past.
The dynasty of Benimérines was followed by the Wattassides, then the power passed into the hands of the dynasty of the Chérifs.
The Cherif are the descendants of the Prophet Muhammad by his daughter Fatima, married with Ali. The name of Muhammad's son-in-law, Ali, gave birth to the Alawite dynasty; it is about the dynasty to which belongs the current king of Morocco. This is why the kingdom is called the "Alawite Kingdom", formerly known as the "Sherifian Empire".
The Cherifs took power in the sixteenth century. From this period we remember the mosque of Bab Doukkala of Mouassine, and Saïd Al-Jazouli; the Ben Youssef Madrasa (school) of 1570 and the tomb of Saadian Al-Mansour and his family.
Marrakech has hosted most of the important historical events that have marked the identity of Morocco. Portuguese, Spanish, and French first hunted privateers to control and take advantage of natural resources and the privileged situation at the gates of Africa.
Marrakech had a turbulent history until the Independence of Morocco in 1956, with rare periods of peace, often due to the ambitions of European countries.
In 1911, the capital of Morocco became Rabat, relaying Marrakech in the background. Today, it is a city living mainly from tourism, agricultural products that are exported to Europe and canned fruits and vegetables. It is the center of commerce of the region and the center for the transport of minerals extracted from the Atlas.
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