History of Marrakech

As history beckons the Morocco came into the Neolithic age during 8000 BC. It was the Capsian culture that initiated Morocco into the Neolithic age. It was the time when Magreb was less dry than the present day situations. This suggests that the history of Morocco is very old and very rich. The cultural development in the country was strongly followed into the cities as well, making them well developed from the early stages of the history. History of Marrakech narrates the glorified past of the city which is as old as agriculture to the Moroccans.

The Moroccan culture is considered to be one of the oldest in Asia. The first language to arrive was Berber which probably arrived with agriculture. The DNA analysis of the Moroccans suggests that the population has great influence of different population from various parts of the world including the local ethnic groups.

Marrakech was founded in the 11th century and was once the proud capital of a massive empire that ran through the present day Africa to Europe. The empire covered an area from Spain to Senegal. From an early age Marrakech had been a key destination for business purpose a sit laid on the crossroads of ancient caravan routes from Timbuktu. It was the supply chain route for precious materials like gold, salt and slaves bound for Europe for the sub-Saharan traders.

The present day Marrakech is the link between Africa and Europe. It is not just trade which makes Marrakech so important, but the place is also the connecting link for culture between the two continents.

The rich heritage of Marrakech includes the ravishing snow-capped Atlas Mountains, age old palm groves, faded red ochre walls and the enchanting Arabian music that casts a magical spell in the mind of the travelers.

The history of Marrakech also upholds the brilliant architecture of the buildings and monuments of the city.