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History of Marrakesh

Marrakesh is a very old city in Morocco, located in North Africa. It was first built a long, long time ago by a group of people called the Berbers. The Berbers were really good at making things with their hands, so they built a city out of clay and straw, called a "kasbah." And that was the start of Marrakesh!

Over the years, lots of different people came to Marrakesh, including some people from Arabia, who brought their religion, Islam, with them. You might have heard of Islam before - it's a very important religion that is practiced by many people in the world today.

Marrakesh became a very important city for the Muslim faith, with lots of beautiful mosques, palaces, and gardens. One famous mosque in Marrakesh is called the Koutoubia Mosque, and it has a tall tower that you can see from all over the city.

In the 1800s, a group of people from France came to Marrakesh and tried to take over the city. This caused a lot of problems, and there was a big battle between the French and the Moroccans who lived in Marrakesh. Eventually, the French won and took control of the city, which caused more changes in the way the city looked and operated.

Today, Marrakesh is still a very important city in Morocco. Lots of people love to visit because it has such an interesting history and lots of amazing sights to see, like the souks (markets), the mosques, and the gardens. So if you ever get the chance to visit Marrakesh, make sure you take lots of pictures and enjoy learning about all the cool things that have happened there over the years!