What are the four imperial cities of Morocco?
A. What are the four imperial cities of Morocco? The Moroccan cities that were used as the country’ capital during its many kingdoms. Are known as, the four IMPERIAL CITIES OF MOROCCO. Marrakech, Rabat, Fes and Meknes.
1: The imperial city of Marrakech history.
The historic imperial city of Marrakech. Is a ky economic and cultural hub, and is situated in western of Morocco. It has gardens, mosques and palaces. The old vibrant medina or the new modern city, is reminiscent of the berber humanity. You may explore its local souks or markets to purchase local wares and souvenirs here.
The Koutoubia mosque. Which was constructed in the 12th century and currently serves as the city’ symbol. It’s the most recognizable in the area.
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Most popular attractions and things to do in Marrakech. Are valuable here. There are surprises and plenty of interesting things that await you as you explore the medina.
THE TOP Things to do in Marrakech imperial city & Attractions that you must-visit:
- Marrakech’s Medina.
- Djemaa el-Fna square.
- Handicraft markets and spice souks.
- Majorelle Garden.
- Agdal, Menara, and Majorelle Gardens.
- Water park Oasiria.
- Riad museums.
- Moroccan hammam.
- Saadian Tombs.
- Badi and Bahia Palaces.
- Koutoubia Mosque.
- The Palmeraie.
- André Heller’s ANIMA Garden.
2: The imperial city of Fes history.
Sharif Al Idrisi. Built the city of Fes Medina in 789. Which is now the site of the Andalusian neighborhood. Al-Aliya. Was established in 808 by, the prince Rashid Ben Morshid. On the other side of the river.
In a short period of time. Al-Alyia, expanded and transformed into. A real and authentic city featuring a palace, mosque and kissariya market.
Nearly 800. Andalusian families who had been banished from their homes through the UMAYYAD from the cordoues suburbs. Now in Spain. Got there in the city between 817-818, and shortly after that, 200 families, who had been expelled from Kairouan. ( now in Tunisia). They chose the Al-Alyia bank.
The daughter of a prosperous Kairouan trader. Fatima al-Fihriya. Was built the university of AL-QUARAOUIYINE in 859. The university, begin to be. As one of the area’s most significant spiritual, cultural hubs and contributed to the Islamic civilization’s intellectual golden age.
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The best attractions and things to do in Fes are valuable. There are surprises and plenty of interesting things that await you as you explore the medina.
THE TOP Attractions that you must visit & Things to do in the imperial city of Fez:
- The Royal Palace.
- The Mausoleum of Moulay Idrís II.
- Al Karaouine Mosque.
- Bou Inania and Attarine.
- Bab Bou Jeloud or the blue gate.
- Seffarine Square.
- The Mellah The Jewish Quarter.
- The Chouara Tannery.
- Nejjarine Square.
- The Jewish cemetery.
3: The imperial city of Rabat history.
The Almoravids. Had built a fort to stand against the Berghouata tribes. Where the Kasbah of the Oudayas now located. Under the rule of the Almohad dynasty. This castle was demolished in 1150 by a Ribat ( fortress ). Which was used as the meeting site for warrios traveling to Andalusia.
Yaqub al-Mansur. The caliph of Morocco. Transferred the imperial capital to Rabat and began building the Hassan tower. Which was going to be, the largest Mosque in the world. Besides that. He created a necropolis at the phoenician site of Chellah.
To honour the Almohad victories. The city was given the name. “Ribat al Fath” , (The Tower of Victories). After Yaqub al-Mansur died in 1199. The Almohad Dynasty comes to and end. The city began to fall apart, construction on the Hassan Tower was halted and power went to Fez.
When 13000 Moriscos moved to the city in 1609 after being expelled from Spain. The city experienced an incredible growth. The Kasbah was home to the earliest settlers, who came from the western spanish city of Hornachos. Additionally, enclosing known. As the Andalusian Wall, was constructed in the small city by 10,000 Andalucian in 1610 one year later.
The Republic of Salé or the Bou Regreg:
From 1627 through 1668. The republic of Sale. Referred to as. THE REPUBLIC OF PIRATES of the Bou regreg, was a city’s state. Piracy replaced other sources of income for the community. As the new residents sought retribution for being expelled from Spain long-distance surprise attack. Additionally, were conducted as far away as Iceland, Baltimore, Ireland, Cornwall and United Kingdom.
Ibrahim Vargas. Served as the city’s first mayor. Jan Janszoon. A Muslin of dutch descent, was elected governor and major captain of the state in 1624.
The location of former Western embassies. Is still marked by the roadway. ” Rue des Consuls” in the medina. After numerous violent fights between the Sale residents. The Andalusian living in a nearby town, and the residents of the Hornachos Kasbah. The republic began to fary.
The Alaouite famil. Took over leadership of the Republic in 1668. France formed a protectorate in Morocco in 1912. And Rabat was designated as the nation’s capital.
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THE TOP Must-See Attractions & Things to do in the imperial city of Rabat:
- Hassan tower.
- Kasbah of the Udayas.
- Necropolis of Chellah.
- City walls of Rabat.
- Old Medina.
- The Marina.
- Bab Al Rouah.
- Rabat Zoo.
- Mohammed VI Museum.
- National Archaeology Museum.
- Currency Museum.
4: The imperial city of Meknes history.
The Meknassa tribe. Which had emigrated from Tunisia’s Kairoua, founded the city in the ninth century. From 1199 to 1213. The Almohades razed the city in orther to construct a bigger, more magnificent city.
Following the Almohads. The Merinids, constructed a number of Madrassas. Including Bou Anania in 1331. In addition to Kasbah and mosques.
40 Kilometers of 15 meter-high wall. That were being built by the Alawite Sultan Moulay Ismail. Included grand castles, gardens and impressive gates. Moreover, for the building, he employed at least 25,000 salves from Europe. Who were taken from European communities by Moroccan raiders.
Moreover, the Badia Palace in Marrakech, was dimolished in 1696 by order of the Sultan. So that materials may be recycled at Meknes. In 1672, the Sultan decided to make Meknes the Imperial capital.
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THE BEST Things to do & Must-See Attractions in the imperial city of Meknes:
- Meknes Medina.
- Gate’s Bab Mansour.
- Agdal basin.
- Hri Souani.
- Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail.
- Bou Anania Madrasa.
- Bab al Khmis.
- The Bab Berdaine.
- Qara Prison.
- Dar Jamaï.
- Roman ruins of Volubilis.
- Moulay Driss Zerhoun.
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