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Marrakech, a former imperial city in western Morocco, is a major economic center, home to mosques, palaces, and gardens. The medina is a densely populated, fortified medieval city dating back to the Berber Empire, with maze-like alleyways where bustling souks (markets) sell traditional fabrics, pottery, and jewelry. A symbol of the city, the minaret of the 12th-century Moorish Koutoubia Mosque can be seen for miles.
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Marrakech, a former imperial city in western Morocco, is a major economic center, home to mosques, palaces, and gardens. The medina is a densely populated, fortified medieval city dating back to the Berber Empire, with maze-like alleyways where bustling souks (markets) sell traditional fabrics, pottery, and jewelry. A symbol of the city, the minaret of the 12th-century Moorish Koutoubia Mosque can be seen for miles.
