The land of God or the fortified city … the various meanings of Marrakech’s name

Etymologists and historians have tried to give an exact meaning to the city of Marrakech’s name. Some of them call it the land of God or Mur Akush, while others believe that its name refers to its ancient fort.

Morocco : A house built in the ancient walls of Marrakech has been demolished

In 2050, Madrid’s climate will resemble that of Marrakech today

British low-cost airline EasyJet launches new Marrakech route from Belfast

Saudi Airlines launches its first direct Jedda-Marrakech line

Morocco : Sexual harassment accusations might drag the principal of a French school to court

Last week, students from Marrakech French school Victor Hugo took to the streets to denounce a sexual harassment case. This week, the parent of a student filed a complaint against the school’s headmaster, who as soon as he got suspended left for France, sources told Yabiladi.

Christian Dior puts one of its makeup products to the test in Marrakech

Formula 1 holds Grand Prix talks with Morocco

Cristiano Ronaldo visits the building site of his new hotel in Marrakech

History : When a Dutch painter saw the Badi Palace as «the eighth wonder of the world»

Dutch painter and engraver Adriaen Matham was a member of a diplomatic mission that had the chance to visit the Badi Palace in Marrakech in 1640. Impressed by the beauty of the Saadi royal court, Matham named it the eighth wonder of the world.