Tanneries of Marrakech. Along with Meknes, Fez and Rabat, Marrakech is one of the four imperial cities of Morocco. It was founded in 1062 by the Almoravids and soon became the capital of an Islamic empire that stretched from the Iberian Peninsula to the west of Africa. The Almoravid conquest of southern Spain led to a cultural exchange that gave this remote desert enclave similar to Al-Andalus cosmopolitan atmosphere. Following a succession of dynasties, the Almohads left a great architectural legacy with examples like the Koutoubia and Mansour mosques. Then came the Marinids, who put all his interest in the city of Fez, Marrakech condemning a period of decline and neglect. However, the arrival of the Saudi dynasty returned the city to its ancient splendor. Trade flourished again and magnificent tombs Saudis still be admired today were built. The aftermath of Alawite government again plunge the city into a period of decline. In the early seventeenth century, the ruler Moulay Ismail had even started all the gold and marble wonderful Badi Palace to embellish his new capital, Meknes. Currency The official currency is the Dirham (Dr) which in turn is divided into centimes. There are coins of 1, 2, 5, and 10 dirhams and 10, 20, and 50 cents. The ticket higher value is 200 dirhams. One euro equals 10.84 Dr. is possible to change money at banks and exchange houses. You can also pay in hotels or withdraw money with credit cards Visa and Mastercard. Clothing is advisable to wear garments of linen and cotton, comfortable and breathable shoes for sightseeing and wear something more formal if you think about going out at night. Essential suntan lotion and a hat to protect from the sun. Currency The official currency is the Dirham (Dr) which in turn is divided into centimes. There are coins of 1, 2, 5, and 10 dirhams and 10, 20, and 50 cents. The ticket higher value is 200 dirhams. One euro equals 10.84 Dr. is possible to change money at banks and exchange houses. You can also pay in hotels or withdraw money with credit cards Visa and Mastercard. Clothing is advisable to wear garments of linen and cotton, comfortable and breathable shoes for sightseeing and wear something more formal if you think about going out at night. Essential suntan lotion and a hat to protect from the sun.