Do you know the Gueliz District? It was built to expand the city of Marrakech in 1912 by Marshal Lyautey. Today, it is the most expensive district of Marrakech. It harmoniously blends Moroccan tradition and Western style.<\/p>\n
Gu\u00e9liz is renowned for its elegant boutiques and party atmosphere. It attracts wealthy locals and many tourists.<\/p>\n
Formerly called the “French Quarter”, Gu\u00e9liz shines with its Art Deco architecture buildings. It is rare to see a place so historic and at the same time so contemporary. The atmosphere is unique, very different from the medina of Marrakech<\/a>.<\/p>\n There you will find open-air cafes and chic hotels. The avenues are full of life, with traffic jams and cheerful horns, especially in the sun.<\/p>\n Gu\u00e9liz is far from the old medina and shines with its energy. This *modern district* was created thanks to town planning plans from the time of the protectorate. It was mainly aimed at housing Europeans. It is recognized by its large avenues, its European architecture, and its very thoughtful organization.<\/p>\n Gu\u00e9liz is very different with its large streets, compared to the small, lively streets of the medina. It came into existence with new roads and a plan to become modern quickly. In the past, industrial production in Morocco was mainly carried out in Casablanca<\/a>. This pushed many people to migrate, particularly to Marrakech.<\/p>\n Exploring Gu\u00e9liz<\/strong> means finding cool places like cafes and fashion stores. Despite its start with Europeans, it has diversified thanks to new inhabitants. Its evolution is due to ingenious urban plans to cope with more people.<\/p>\n Formerly, the region was much more populated, then the population declined significantly. There was a time when capitalism and agricultural changes disrupted life. This pushed many people to settle in Gu\u00e9liz, making it even more lively.<\/p>\n Walking around Gu\u00e9liz<\/em> means seeing a balance between the past and<\/a> the future. There are wide boulevards, modern buildings and vibrant energy. This district offers another side of Marrakech, much more contemporary than the medina.<\/p>\nIntroduction to Gu\u00e9liz, the modern district of Marrakech<\/h2>\n
History of the Gu\u00e9liz district<\/h2>\n