Marrakech

Marrakech gave its name to Morocco, though it is no longer the capital, though its prestige has experienced many ups and downs for a millennium , according to the ruling dynasties , the " Pearl of the South " always has a privileged location. Medina whose enclosure was built in 1126-1127 dates back to the Almoravid period. When this dynasty succumbed , in 1147 , monuments were mostly destroyed. Under the Almohad rulers (1147-1269) , Marrakesh experienced new and unprecedented prosperity . From 1147-1158 , the Abd Mou'men erected on the ruins of the Almoravid foundations, the Koutoubia Mosque , whose minaret 77 meters incomparable , key monument of Muslim architecture , is one of the great landmarks the urban landscape and the very symbol of the city

Famous by the Jamaa El Fna, the beacon city of the Almoravids was founded in 1070 and aims to control outlets Atlas nearby. It was from this rudimentary camp that leave the first military conquests. Abu Bakr, the leader of the Almoravids, undertook the construction of a Kasbah nicknamed "the stone castle", close to the Koutoubia current.

Marrakech became the capital of a vast empire in the reign of Youssef Ben Tachfine to extend, under the Almohads, to the border of Libya. The first Almohad sovereign, Abdelmoumen, began the construction of the Koutoubia mosque, which his grandson, son Yacoub El Mansour will complete a superb minaret, still visible today. His son Youssef dug tanks and built a vast administrative district This is the culmination of Marrakech. Built at the same time as "La Giralda," Seville and the "Tour Hassan", Rabat, the Koutoubia (eleventh century) is an authentic masterpiece of Moorish art. Its minaret soars to nearly 70 meters

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The Saadian Tombs
Discovered in 1917 and restored by the Department of Fine Arts , the mausoleum houses the body of sixty Saadian , which el Mansour, his successors and his family. The building consists of three rooms. The most remarkable is the room where twelve columns are buried Ahmed el Mansour , his son and his little son . This central room, with columns of Italian marble and wooden dome of carved cedar, is a fine example of Moorish decorative art. Outside, are the graves of soldiers and servants. You can relax in the garden of the necropolis , a true haven of peace

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Jamaa El Fna

Famous by the Jamaa El Fna, the beacon city of the Almoravids was founded in 1070 and aims to control outlets Atlas nearby. It was from this rudimentary camp that leave the first military conquests. Abu Bakr, the leader of the Almoravids, undertook the construction of a Kasbah nicknamed "the stone castle", close to the Koutoubia current.
Marrakech became the capital of a vast empire in the reign of Youssef Ben Tachfine to extend, under the Almohads, to the border of Libya. The first Almohad sovereign, Abdelmoumen, began the construction of the Koutoubia mosque, which his grandson, son Yacoub El Mansour will complete a superb minaret, still visible today. His son Youssef dug tanks and built a vast administrative district This is the culmination of Marrakech. Built at the same time as "La Giralda," Seville and the "Tour Hassan", Rabat, the Koutoubia (eleventh century) is an authentic masterpiece of Moorish art. Its minaret soars to nearly 70 meters

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tourism

Who wants to work in the tourism sector will be spoiled for choice. Tourism is deployed in various forms as varied as each other.By Julie Michard.In tourism, there are several types of tourism, all of them connected with others. So if you want to work in the sector, you will be spoiled for choice to find one that fits you best. - Cultural tourismThe term "cultural tourism" can take a very broad sense. While cultural tourist travelers whose cultural pattern is the center of the trip, we can also consider as cultural tourists tourists who want to rest but in 80% of visitors at least a monument on their holiday . But in general, the cultural tourists are those whose journey is motivated by the museum visits, festivals, religious pilgrimage or even sports competitions. In this area, France is one of the greatest cultural destinations worldwide. This is hardly surprising given that our country has 31 cultural sites listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, 8000 38 000 monuments and museums. The Eiffel Tower, the Pompidou Centre, the Palace of Versailles, the Musée d'Orsay and the Mont Saint-Michel are the five most visited sites.Despite this, cultural tourism accounts for only 8-20% of tourisitique market shares; in summary, it is little left. - Coastal tourismThis is the most common and most lucrative tourism, with 20 billion euros of turnover. The beach, the sun and the sea are undeniable attractions for holidaymakers in summer. With its 5500 km of French coastline, stays on the coast represent three starts in ten. More than half of French, these stays are primarily an opportunity to rest without practicing a particular activity, the beach sufficient in itself. Even if tourism is still suffering from seasonality, it decreases. Indeed, coastlines is third winter destinations.

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tourism industry in Morocco

The tourism industry in Morocco is an important economic sector; year after year, it represents 8% to 10% of GDP. In terms of tourism, Morocco has remarkable assets: its climate, its specific culture, its imperial cities and its geographical position. Despite these competitive advantages, the tourism sector is undergoing profound changes in recent years. Morocco's tourism industry is affected by strong fluctuations; These fluctuations are caused by internal and external causes: the low profitability and financing problems in the hospitality industry, the stresses exerted by international competition, global economic and political turmoil. Also noteworthy is the strong dependence of the Moroccan tourism vis-à-vis five major European countries. Finally, good news, there seems to be some mitigation of political risk associated with the Moroccan destination for French tourists, English and Spanish; tourists from Germany and Italy remain sensitive to this phenomenon

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Brexit: bad news for French tourism

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Brexit: bad news for French tourism
Brexit: bad news for French tourism
The British are pronounced on the release of their countries within the European Union. A decision which is not without consequences for the tourism industry.
 
Britons voted 51.9% of the vote to leave the EU, against 48.1% for staying, according to final results released Friday morning June 24 by the electoral commission. This could impact tourism in the UK but also in France and Europe.
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The first effect is the collapse of the pound sterling against the euro and the dollar. Within hours, the pound rose from 1.31 euro to 1.24 euro. A decline that is expected to intensify - to - 20% - in the coming days. The depreciation of the pound against the euro, if confirmed, will bring down the purchasing power of British tourists will force them to reduce their expenditure abroad. No doubt they will be less likely to travel outside their borders. "British tourists are coming less in France will become a more expensive destination" reported AFP Jean-Pierre Mas, president of the Travel Constructions. The phenomenon could be aggravated by a rise in the price of air tickets offered by low cost UK. These, with the Brexit, no longer benefit from the advantages of the single market of the European air transport. Easyjet for example wants to be reassuring, but uncertainties remain.
Conversely, and this can be considered good news, European tourists, and therefore French traveling to the United Kingdom should benefit from a favorable exchange rate. Last year over 36 million tourists stayed in Britain (11.8 million French in 2014 according to figures Atout France).
The output of the United Kingdom of the European Union should also lead to a renegotiation of the various treaties exchanges. Why not with the restoration of a visa to enter British soil.

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