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KFAED-sent students take sightseeing tour in Marrakech

KFAED-sent students take sightseeing tour in Marrakech
KFAED-sent students take sightseeing tour in Marrakech

By Maryam Alwoqayan

MARRAKECH, Jan 14 (KUNA) -- A delegation of well-achieving Kuwaiti female students toured several historic and sightseeing sites in Marrakech as part of the "Be a Well-achiever" trip to Morocco, organized by Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED). The tour included a visit to the traditional industries complex and Menara Gardens, which is located to the west of Marrakech and was built during the era of Almohad Caliphate, 1121-1269, to be a military base for training soldiers.
The delegation also visited the Koutoubia mosque, the largest mosque in Marrakech; it is famed especially for its magnificent minaret.
Among other places visited by the delegation was Bab Agnaou which is one of the nineteen gates of Marrakech. It was built in the 12th century in the era of the Almohad Caliphate.
They also visited one of the historic marketplaces in the city in addition to the main railway station and Djemaa El-Fna, Marrakesh's main square.
The KFAED-sponsored trip is held on an annual basis since 2010 with the aim to familiarize distinguished Kuwaiti high schoolers with the Fund's activities and projects in countries of operation. (end) mk.ss