Restaurant on the Jemaa-el-Fna square. Marrakech is an Islamic city in a male dominated society, although Morocco is one of the most liberal Muslim countries and the government is trying by all means to give a picture of progressivism. King Mohammed VI is actively promoting the education of women and disadvantaged groups such as the Berbers, the indigenous population of the Atlas Mountains. Marrakech is located at the foot of the High Atlas Mountains, whose peaks remain snow covered for most of the year in contrast to the desert environment surrounding the city. Summers can be scorching, but winters are cold and bright, while autumn sees the arrival of delicious fresh produce market and spring flowers covered mountains.