Marrakesh, Morocco - UNESCO World Heritage Site

 Place: Marrakesh, Morocco

Weather: Partly cloudy, 47/74F.

Route: From Banc d'Arjun 1,745 km NNE on 1 and N1.

Population: 928,850

Places to visit: Jardin Majorelle, Palacio da Bahia, Anima Andre Heller Garden, Musee Yves Saint Laurent, Maison de la Photographie, Koutoubia Mosque, El Badi Palace, Musee de la Musique, Museum of Marrakesh, Jardin Secret.

Signficiance: The UNESCO designation is for the Medina (or old city) of Marrakesh. The city was founded in the 12th century and has been very important in the Muslim world. The architecture and gardens of the city are especially spectacular.

Website: UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Koutoubia Mosque (from whc.unesco.org)

El Badia Palace (from whc.unesco.org)