One of Morocco’s most famed rulers was Sultan Moulay Ismail. He was 27 when he came to power and ruled from 1645–1727. During his reign, the country’s capital was transferred to Meknes, where his slaves brought to life his splendid visions for the city’s architectural masterpieces. Often called “The Bloodthirsty” for his harsh, often violent...Read More
Marrakesh (or Marrakech), sometimes called the red town because of the red Kasbah wall surrounding the medina, was founded in 1062. Youssef bin Tashufin, cousin to the sultan, began construction of the city. Under his watch, houses were built and a mosque began. Marrakech was the capital of the Almoravid Empire, which covered a vast...Read More
