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Definition of marrakech
marrakech
/ˌmær.əˈkɛʃ/
mar · ra · kech
Adjective:Marrakchi
marrakech Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
Syllables
3
• noun
1
A major historic city in western Morocco, situated near the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, renowned for its walled medina, bustling souks, and distinct red sandstone architecture.
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The city's name is frequently spelled 'Marrakesh' in English contexts, and it is widely known as the 'Red City' due to the distinctive color of its historic sandstone walls.
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Marrakech. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/marrakech