Marrakech was founded by Yusuf ibn Tashfin, the first sultan of the Almoravid dynasty. He established the city in the 11th century, specifically around 1070 AD, to serve as the capital of his burgeoning empire.
Marrakech was founded by Yusuf ibn Tashfin, the first sultan of the Almoravid dynasty. He established the city in the 11th century, specifically around 1070 AD, to serve as the capital of his burgeoning empire.