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10 photos of Marrakech that will take you back in time

10 photos of Marrakech that will take you back in time

Guéliz, Hivernage, Medina, these iconic districts reflect the unique contrasts of Marrakech, a city that has nurtured its originality for centuries while evolving with the times. Your city guide offers a journey through time with images to show you the Marrakech of the past.

1. Caravan of dromedaries (Camp Ghoul)

Caravan of dromedaries (Camp Ghoul)
 Photo: Felix

2. The old post office, now Bank al Maghreb (Place Jemaa el Fna)

The old post office, now Bank al Maghreb (Place Jemaa el Fna)
 Photo: Felix

3. Bardaï roundabout (Guéliz)

Bardaï roundabout (Guéliz)
 Photo: Felix

4. Café de France (Place Jemaa el Fna) in 1914

Café de France (Place Jemaa el Fna) in 1914
 Photo: Felix

5. Hotel La Mamounia

Hotel La Mamounia
 Photo: Felix

6. Café Les Négociants, Avenue Mohammed V

Café Les Négociants, Avenue Mohammed V
 Photo: Felix

7. The main post office of Guéliz, Avenue Hassan II

The main post office of Guéliz, Avenue Hassan II
 Photo: Felix

8. A street in Mellah (Medina)

A street in Mellah (Medina)
 Photo: Felix

9. A storyteller (Place Jemaa el Fna)

A storyteller (Place Jemaa el Fna)
 Photo: Felix

10. Lucie Mirgon delivering bread to the military hospital in Marrakech in 1942

Lucie Mirgon delivering bread to the military hospital in Marrakech in 1942
 Photo: Felix