As-salamu alaykum / Bonjour
How locals say hello in Marrakech
Spring (MarchโMay) or Autumn (SeptemberโNovember)
Bargaining in the souks is mandatory โ start at 30% of asking price.
Abu Bakr ibn Umar, leader of the Almoravid Berber dynasty sweeping north from the Sahara, founded Marrakech in 1070 as his base for conquering Morocco and southern Spain. Its legendary souks, tanneries, and the Djemaa el-Fna square โ a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage site โ have operated continuously for nearly a thousand years, making Marrakech one of the world's most intact medieval urban environments.
The University of Al-Qarawiyyin in nearby Fez, founded 859 AD, is the world's oldest continuously operating university.
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