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Background: In 788, about a century after the Arab conquest of North Africa, successive Moorish dynasties began to rule in Morocco. In the 16th century, the Sa'adi monarchy, particularly under Ahmad AL-MANSUR (1578-1603), repelled foreign invaders and inaugurated a golden age. In 1860, Spain occupied northern Morocco and ushered in a half century of trade rivalry among European powers that saw Morocco's sovereignty steadily eroded; in 1912, the French imposed a protectorate over the country. A protracted independence struggle with France ended successfully in 1956. The internationalized city of Tangier and most Spanish possessions were turned over to the new country that same year. Morocco virtually annexed Western Sahara during the late 1970s, but final resolution on the status of the territory remains unresolved. Gradual political reforms in the 1990s resulted in the establishment of a bicameral legislature in 1997. Parliamentary elections were held for the second time in September 2002 and municipal elections were held in September 2003.




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Atlas Mountains
2 days ago: angecad published a blog
Atlas Mountains
November 12th 2009  Africa » Morocco » Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz » Ourika Valley
Have just spent the most amazing 2 days treking the Atlas Mountains, let me start from the beginning. Del & I got picked up from our hotel at 9am on Wednesday morning, after a hour and a half in a t ... 10 photos [full story]

November 16th 2009  Africa » Morocco » Souss-Massa-Draâ » Agadir
Nov 11 n 12 Well i'm combinging these 2 days because they were down days for us. We litterally did nothing internet, eating, reading, sleeping. There was one thing I was gonna add but I can't remembe ... [full story]

arrived
4 days ago: angecad published a blog
arrived
November 10th 2009  Africa » Morocco » Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz » Marrakech
Well just spent last couple of days in Marrakech and what a different couple of days it has been. We're staying at the Moroccan House Hotel which is very authentic, its more like a raid than a hotel, ... 4 photos [full story]

Marokko
6 days ago: Stockbiker published a blog
Marokko
November 13th 2009  Africa » Morocco
Marokko 2007, enkele foto's ... 45 photos [full story]

Africa
8 days ago: AL50 published a blog
Africa
November 12th 2009  Africa » Morocco » Tangier-Tétouan » Tangier
We were recommended by a fellow camper to visit a little town called Ronda which is dramatically perched on a rugged hill. It was well worth the visit as the new bridge C.1754 (see picture)connects t ... 23 photos [full story]

9 days ago: SSTT snowboardsurfstaveltrain published a blog
Moroc nov 6-10
November 11th 2009  Africa » Morocco » Doukkala-Abda » Safi
Nov 6 So today we had to go find where the break is. I wantted to suit up and go look but jay said why don't we just go for a walk first and look at it. Well it took us around a hour to get to the ... [full story]

Morocco
12 days ago: travel addicted female published a blog
Morocco
November 8th 2009  Africa » Morocco
I have just been to Morocco for four days from the 1st of November to the 5th. It was a short but intense trip to this North African country. I love Arabic culture and I also speak French therefore ... 96 photos [full story]

November 8th 2009  Africa » Morocco » Tangier-Tétouan » Tangier
Oct 29 So today we headed to Amado after breaky. It was a west facing beach break just south of carapeteria.  It had a nice right hander off the north side of the beach and left hander off he south s ... [full story]

20 days ago: collinsfamily published a blog
Fez - belly dancing
October 31st 2009  Africa » Morocco
Our Marrakesh riad advertised belly dancing but with a family of dancers I thought it would be more fun to have a lesson than watch it. I know, seems completely ridiculous but it turned out to be a g ... [full story]

20 days ago: collinsfamily published a blog
Fez - Volubis day trip
October 31st 2009  Africa » Morocco
We had arranged a day trip to Volubis, which is about an hour and a half away from Fez and is the main Roman ruins in Morocco. It was a good day and not too hot, in fact we actually needed our jacket ... [full story]


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