Morocco - Medina of Marrakesh

"Founded in 1070–72 by the Almoravids, Marrakesh remained a political, economic and cultural centre for a long period. Its influence was felt throughout the western Muslim world, from North Africa to Andalusia. It has several impressive monuments dating from that period: the Koutoubiya Mosque, the Kasbah, the battlements, monumental doors, gardens, etc. Later architectural jewels include the Bandiâ Palace, the Ben Youssef Madrasa, the Saadian Tombs, several great residences and Place Jamaâ El Fna, a veritable open-air theatre." 

 Source: UNESCO World Heritage

Postcard 1
Map of Marrakech. Thanks to DAO of UK who was visiting Marakkech.






Postcard 2
Multi-view of Marrakech. Morocco's official name is Royaume du Maroc. Located in the north west of Africa opposite Spain. Must thank Basak for this wonderful postcard.





Postcard 3
Another view of Place Jemaa el Fna, Marrakech, Maroc. Thanks so much to Phil's friend Derrick of New Zealand who was visiting. Postmarked Sep 25, 2009 and arrived in Penang on October 15, 2009.








Postcard 4
Jamaa El Fna, Mararakech, Morocco. Thanks to Brigitte of Germany.





Postcard 5
View of the Medina of Marrakesh, Morocco. Written on January 14, postmarked January 17, 2011 and arrived in Penang on February 9, 2011. Thanks to Amy of France who was visiting.







Postcard 6
Place Jamaa El Fna of Marrakech, Morocco. Thanks to Naomi of Netherlands who was visiting.






Postcard 7
Medina of Marrakech, Morocco with postage label used. Thanks to Rimox of Morocco. Received in April 2019.


1 comment:

  1. MissMV18August 26, 2009 at 10:40 PM

    Cool pictures!
    The unthinkably giant dome ceilings & minuscule wooden designs in marble are once-in-a-lifetime vision to live rest of life with. The elegent mausoleums, humongous public speaking area (think, why did they plan it in tomb?) are gonna hold you in there, almost for ever.
    If you are excited, refer: http://www.journeyidea.com/intriguing-saadian-tombs-part-ii/

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