The imperial city of Marrakech has been through many reinventions since it was founded in 1062, however it has never strayed far from its roots of being a significant and important trading post in North Africa. With its maze of covered market stalls, streets lined with snake charmers and roads filled with donkey carts, Marrakech will always provide you with something to see, do or buy. The silverware and textile stalls are some of the best of the world. With fabulous and exotic gardens and vibrant neighborhoods, Marrakech is best known for Djemaa El Fna Square, the largest souk in Morocco and one of the busiest squares in Africa. There is much more to explore, however, from the ornate tombs and towering minarets to the large palaces and ramparts.