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Koutoubia, Marrakech, Morocco

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Marrakech, Morocco

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Koutoubia Mosque, Djemaa El-Fna, Marrakech (2023)

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À l’instant.

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¡Ay, hermana mía!

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En balade à Marrakech

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Michel Ohayon

Michel Ohayon is the CEO of Koutoubia and a main chef in here, a Moroccan immigrant in California. Nurtured by his grandmother's passion for cooking, Michel was inspired to embark on a journey and share his delicious recipes with his fans. He savors the time spent in the kitchen experimenting with different flavors while also honoring family traditions through beloved dishes.

Over the past eight years, Michel has dedicated his time to mastering cooking skills in the kitchen. Constantly striving for excellence and improvement, he takes every opportunity to learn from both local and foreign chefs. He also meets with private cooks whenever possible as a way of exchanging knowledge on cuisine.

Address: 2116 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025, USA

Phone: +1 310 475 0729

Website: https://koutoubia.org/

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See in Marrakech What to see in Marrakech Marrakech is a city in Morocco with a rich cultural heritage and a plethora of tourist attractions. Some must-see places in Marrakech include: Jamaa el Fna: A lively square in the heart of the city known for street performers, food stalls, and souvenir shops. Koutoubia Mosque: The largest mosque in Marrakech, known for its towering minaret. Saadian Tombs: A mausoleum housing the graves of the Saadian rulers and members of their families. Bahia Palace: A beautiful palace built in the late 19th century, known for its intricate architecture and gardens. Majorelle Garden: A vibrant botanical garden created by French painter Jacques Majorelle. Medersa Ben Youssef: A traditional Islamic school known for its stunning architecture and intricate tile work. El Badi Palace: The ruins of a former palace that was once one of the most opulent in North Africa. Menara Gardens: A lush public park and botanical garden located on the outskirts of Marrakech. 🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹 Contact us to help you book a trip to or from #marrakech now 📱+212633987288 📧Groupberberway@gmail.com 🌎Www.berberwaymoroccotours.com #marrakesh #marrakech #marrakechmedina #marrakech🇲🇦 #marrakechbynight #marrakechstyle #marrakeshstyle #marrakechcity #riadmarrakech #riad #koutoubia #jamaaelfna #morocco #inmorocco #moroccanstyle #moroccotours #Marruecos #Marrocos #marroko (at Marrakech) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoN2bIBsVC6/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Koutoubia, Marrakech, Morocco

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Marrakech, Morocco

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By Sam Metz

September 11, 2023

An earthquake has sown destruction and devastation in Morocco, where death and injury counts continue to rise as rescue crews dig out people both alive and dead in villages that were reduced to rubble.

Law enforcement and aid workers — both Moroccan and international — have arrived in the region south of the city of Marrakech that was hardest hit by the magnitude-6.8 tremor on Friday night and several aftershocks.

Residents await food, water and electricity, and giant boulders now block steep mountain roads.

Here’s what you need to know:

WHAT ARE THE AREAS MOST AFFECTED?

The epicenter was high in the Atlas Mountains about 70 kilometers (44 miles) south of Marrakech in Al Haouz province.

The region is largely rural, made up of red-rock mountains, picturesque gorges and glistening streams and lakes.

For residents like Hamid Idsalah, a 72-year-old mountain guide from the Ouargane Valley, it is unclear what the future holds.

Idsalah relies on Moroccan and foreign tourists who visit the region due to its proximity to both Marrakech and Toubkal, North Africa’s tallest peak and a destination for hikers and climbers.

“I can’t reconstruct my home. I don’t know what I’ll do. Still, I’m alive so I’ll wait,” he said as rescue teams traversed the unpaved road through the valley for the first time this weekend.

The earthquake shook most of Morocco and caused injury and death in other provinces, including Marrakech, Taroudant and Chichaoua.

WHO WAS AFFECTED?

Of the 2,122 deaths reported as of Sunday evening, 1,351 were in Al Haouz, a region with a population of around 570,000, according to Morocco’s 2014 census.

People speak a combination of Arabic and Tachelhit, Morroco’s most common Indigenous language.

Villages of clay and mud brick built into mountainsides have been destroyed.

Though tourism contributes to the economy, the province is largely agrarian.

And like much of North Africa, before the earthquake, Al Haouz was reckoning with record drought that dried rivers and lakes, imperiling the largely agricultural economy and way of life.

Outside a destroyed mosque in the town of Amizmiz, Abdelkadir Smana said the disaster would compound existing struggles in the area, which had reckoned with the coronavirus pandemic in addition to the drought.

“Before and now, it’s the same,” said the 85-year-old. “There wasn’t work or much at all.”

WHO IS PROVIDING AID?

Morocco has deployed ambulances, rescue crews and soldiers to the region to help assist with emergency response efforts.

Aid groups said the government has not made a broad appeal for help and accepted only limited foreign assistance.

The Interior Ministry said it was accepting search and rescue-focused international aid from Spain, Qatar, Britain and the United Arab Emirates, bypassing offers from French President Emmanuel Macron and U.S. President Joe Biden.

“We stand ready to provide any necessary assistance for the Moroccan people,” Biden said Sunday on a trip to Vietnam.

WHY IS MARRAKECH HISTORIC?

The earthquake cracked and crumbled parts of the walls that surround Marrakech’s old city, a UNESCO World Heritage site built in the 12th century.

Videos showed dust emanating from parts of the Koutoubia Mosque, one of the city’s best known historic sites.

The city is Morocco’s most widely visited destination, known for its palaces, spice markets, tanneries and Jemaa El Fna, its noisy square full of food vendors and musicians.

HOW DOES THIS COMPARE TO OTHER QUAKES?

Friday’s earthquake was Morocco’s strongest in over a century but, though such powerful tremors are rare, it isn’t the country’s deadliest.

Just over 60 years ago, the country was rocked by a magnitude-5.8 quake that killed over 12,000 people on its western coast, where the city of Agadir, southwest of Marrakech, crumbled.

That quake prompted changes in construction rules in Morocco, but many buildings, especially rural homes, are not built to withstand such tremors.

There had not been any earthquakes stronger than magnitude 6.0 within 310 miles (500 kilometers) of Friday’s tremor in at least a century, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Northern Morocco experiences earthquakes more often, including tremors of magnitude 6.4 in 2004 and magnitude 6.3 in 2016.

Elsewhere this year, a magnitude 7.8 temblor that shook Syria and Turkey killed more than 21,600 people.

The most devastating earthquakes in recent history have been above magnitude 7.0, including a 2015 tremor in Nepal that killed over 8,800 people and a 2008 quake that killed 87,500 in China.

WHAT ARE THE NEXT STEPS?

Emergency response efforts are likely to continue as teams traverse mountain roads to reach villages hit hardest by the earthquake.

Many communities lack food, water, electricity, and shelter.

But once aid crews and soldiers leave, the challenges facing hundreds of thousands who call the area home will likely remain.

Members of the Moroccan Parliament are scheduled to convene Monday to create a government fund for earthquake response at the request of King Mohammed VI.

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What do you want your legacy to be? That’s a tough question to answer, because you may not have really thought about it before, but everyone leaves one behind. Legacies encompasses your entire life’s journey, and when we pass on, we are remembered by those precious moments from our incredible journey that are carved into the minds and hearts of others. Your legacy is the most valuable gift for each and every person you’ve ever crossed paths with in your lifetime. When I think about what I would want my legacy to be, I am reminded of the important things to living a life of fulfilment, and the things that matter the most, which is respect, compassion, openness, and acting from a healed heart, not your wounded heart. Sometimes it’s the little precious things that can easily become lost. In this life of adventure, laughter, wonder, intense emotions, and moments of both joy and sorrow, I want life to count for something bigger than me. I want to make a difference. I don’t believe that a legacy has to live only in memory. I believe a legacy can brighten the future too. It’s never too late to re-evaluate and change paths. We all have certain people who inspire us whether they are family, friends, teachers, or mentors. These people have a profound impact on our lives to learn more, dream more, do more, and be more. We all want to be remembered for something special, someone who truly cared and made a difference. It’s a natural human instinct to want to leave a special mark. People tend to think of legacy as something that only happens after you die. But the truth is, legacies are formed while you’re alive, and the best way to leave a legacy is to live your legacy into existence. You are the architect of your own life story. Make it a meaningful one by leaving a lasting impression of the beautiful life lessons you learned. What really matters to you? What drives you to live out your passions? What makes you want to be a better person? Never lose sight of these critical things in life. What legacy will you leave?

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Marokko | Betoverende Koningsstad Marrakech

Zondag, 17 maart 2023 | Tijdens de laatste etappe van onze reis door Marokko worden we tijdens de wandeling gegidst door de kronkelende straten van Marrakech, de laatste van de koningssteden. Onder de schaduw van de majestueuze minaret van de Koutoubia-moskee beginnen we onze verkenningstocht, geboeid door de verhalen van onze lokale gids. Daarna volgt het indrukwekkende Bahiapaleis.  Het paleis…