The city of Marrakech fully deserves the title of capital of culture in the Islamic world for the year 2024, due to its natural and historical richness and its distinctive geographical position, [...] I describe it as a city of life and soul, in harmony with itself and with others, founded by the Almoravids and embellished by the Almohads, then enriched by the Saadians with their opulence and refinement, ultimately reaching the pinnacle of glory and prosperity under the Alaouites. [...]