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Marrakech

mar-uh-KEHSH

Marrakech (name) means a major city in Morocco, known for its markets, palaces, and historic old town. Example: “They spent their honeymoon exploring the souks of Marrakech.”

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A major city in Morocco, known for its markets, palaces, and historic old town.
"They spent their honeymoon exploring the souks of Marrakech."

How to use Marrakech

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In plain EnglishA famous historic city in Morocco.

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Etymology

From Arabic, ultimately the source of the country name Morocco itself.

Origin: Arabic

Frequently asked questions

What does “Marrakech” mean?

The word “Marrakech” means a major city in Morocco, known for its markets, palaces, and historic old town. In plain terms, a famous historic city in Morocco.

How do you pronounce “Marrakech”?

“Marrakech” is pronounced mar-uh-KEHSH (/ˌmæɹ.əˈkɛʃ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Marrakech” in a sentence?

Here is “Marrakech” used in a sentence: “They spent their honeymoon exploring the souks of Marrakech.”

What part of speech is “Marrakech”?

“Marrakech” is a name.

Where does the word “Marrakech” come from?

The word “Marrakech” comes from Arabic. From Arabic, ultimately the source of the country name Morocco itself.

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