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The identify Marrakech originates from the Amazigh (Berber) phrases amur (n) kush, which implies "Land of God." It's the third largest metropolis in Morocco, after Casablanca and Fez, and lies close to the foothills of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains. It is a few hours from the foot of the Sahara Desert. Its location and contrasting panorama has made it an enviable trip spot in Morocco.
The town is split into two distinct components: the Medina, the historic metropolis, and the brand new European fashionable district known as Gueliz or Ville Nouvelle. The Medina is stuffed with intertwining slim passageways and native outlets stuffed with character. In distinction, Gueliz performs host to fashionable eating places, quick meals chains and large model shops.