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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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By sjgasser
September 4th 2009
Morocco Africa » Morocco » Fès-Boulemane » Fes
The next day I got he ferry from Tarifa to Tangier. This city is not hat great and filled with scammers praying on the tourists coming in. I got taken in by a man that said he worked for the government and was to help since it was Ramadon and said I do not have to pay him. He took me to places where he go commotion I think and talked me into buying a jalaba (robe thing) since it was Ramadon and in the country part I was headed to they were not as welcoming. I found this latter to [View Full Entry]

sjgasser - Sven Gasser | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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Published: September 6th 2009 | 17 Views | [diary=434344]


By Jimbad
June 29th 2009
Fez Africa » Morocco » Fès-Boulemane » Fes
This post takes place from Friday 6/26 to Sunday 6/28 Friday After our quiz MSJ went to the train station in the Agdal neighborhood in Rabat. We ate at a restaurant and had some really good cheeseburgers and then got on the train to Fez. We shared a car with two Moroccan men who listened to Arabic music over speakers. The ride was fairly uneventful, it was around 3 hours. When we got to Fez we realized that we didn't have a map and had no idea where we were. We hailed a cab and asked him to take us to [View Full Entry]

Jimbad - Jim Franklin | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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Published: October 24th 2009 | 9 Views | [diary=447855]


Well, a lot has happen since my last update. I spent a few more days in Sevilla than planned, but it was super awesome because Sole is super awesome at being a host (as is her sister Laura and Laura's boyfriend Hameid and Mitchie the youngest sister). I have become a champion at siestas. One day I managed to fit in three, much to the suprise of everyone. We also went to Magic Island Theme Park where I was able to go on my first rollercoaster in ages as well as a bunch of other fun rides (a drop zone style [View Full Entry]

Bjorndahl - Peter Sorensen | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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Published: June 27th 2009 | 79 Views | [diary=412860]


By Warthog
June 14th 2009
Moving on South Africa » Morocco » Fès-Boulemane » Sefrou
Morning races
Morning races
These two spent 15 minutes jostling for place, hindered by slight upgrades and helped by the downgrades, of course not loaded anywhere near their maximum, there was space for at least one more orange ... [more]
Continuing the adventure, heading south for the Gorges of Ziz North Africa is a place you think of warmth, not on this morning...it was freezing as we drove south out of Fes towards the Middle Atlas and the town of Midelt heading for the gorges of Ziz. We were on the road well before 6, with the light slowly fighting it's way up into the clear blue sky, seemingly struggling with the cold morning. We had an excellent early run, out through Sefrou, with folk making their way to early prayer, wrapped against the chill of the morning. On out down [View Full Entry]

Warthog - Justyn Lane | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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Published: June 16th 2009 | 100 Views | [diary=408508]

The first view of the High Atlas
Hiding behind a rock
Refreshments

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After swearing in with my training group. My friend made my dress!
Disclaimer: The following content is solely my opinion and is not intended to represent the view of the Peace Corps. Once things settle down a bit I would like to do a day in the life blog, but since it is starting to get real, a lot has happened. I graduated so to speak and moved to my final work site. The feelings associated with this move have come and gone and have been replaced with the adjustment of leaving behind the English language. My site is gorgeous. I haven’t quite wrapped my head around it yet, no matter how much [View Full Entry]

LoLo n Morocco - Laurel Sellers | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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Published: June 4th 2009 | 128 Views | [diary=405189]

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Race track in Meknes
Race track in Meknes
Considering I have not seen much alcohol consumption, Moroccans must get there kicks somehow. Maybe it's down at the track.
This weekend we traveled to the center of Morocco for a weekend full of activity. [View Full Entry]

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Published: June 5th 2009 | 142 Views | [diary=404369]

Meknes
Ticket Counter
Volubilis

By Wojtek01
May 15th 2009
Spoko Morocco Africa » Morocco » Fès-Boulemane » Sefrou
From Wednesday I hang out in Morocco. It's way different than Spain but what surprised me most is that the countrysides very much remind me of those from Poland. It's about 300 km from the desert, however I want to stay faithful to my plan and go back to explore Spain... Africa is definitely something else and I'll definitely have to return here maybe a little more prepared. Right now I sit in the internet coffee in Bhalil (light of the night:) with my friend Hassan, who lives in a cave :) a really cool accent. Tonight I will transport myself [View Full Entry]

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Published: May 15th 2009 | 37 Views | [diary=399184]

Hasan's cave
Fez Medina
Tormollinos (Spain)

Bab Fettouh and the cemetery, our gateway to Fes
Bab Fettouh and the cemetery, our gateway to Fes
Taken from the Borj Sud, overlooking the gate where we first saw the splendour of Fes arriving after a long days drive in the clouds.
A day, but what a day in Fes What an entrance, the road in took us past the great gate of “Bab Fettouh“ with the huge cemetery on the hillside opposite, just below the “Borj Sud” (the southern fort) Having managed to avoid getting the “motorcycle guide” killed in the process of trying to stop us and persuade us to use his services (he was riding alongside at 60km/h+ gesticulating wildly and trying to persuade us to visit his brothers shop, “best in Fes”, “best prices always”) we followed the signs for Centre Ville, it seeme [View Full Entry]

Warthog - Justyn Lane | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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Published: June 13th 2009 | 174 Views | [diary=407853]

Bright lights, Big city
The Royal Palace Gates of Fes
Part of the Mellah or Jewish Quarter

We started with a visit of the exteriors of yet another Royal Palace, this time in Fes. The guards are dressed in different uniforms and were friendly enough for me to get a picture with them. Then we went to a lookout point with panoramic view of the city of Fes before going to the medina to experience getting lost. One of the highlights here is the medieval tanneries. I knew we were getting close because the smell was really pungent. The best way to see the tannery is from one of many terraces overlooking the dying vats. At the entrance [View Full Entry]

frequentflyer - Lawrence | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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Published: May 11th 2009 | 81 Views | [diary=397861]

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Fes - Medina

Uncredible
Uncredible
Yes, that is an exclamation point on the end.
My last post spoke of Sevillan shit-stained sidewalks, sanitation sorrows, sodomizing Senoras (that is to say, Senoras who sodomize, not the act of sodomizing any particular Senora…Vincent…), sumptuous 90’s sing-along songs, Spanish semantics, spontaneous Scottish sprees, and supper-table shame. All alliteration aside, for some reason or another it turned out to be an excrement heavy entry. Perhaps I view the world with shit colored glasses (these days, I’m not even sure what color that would be…), but whatever the reason, I seem to be inextricably linked with [View Full Entry]

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Published: April 19th 2009 | 219 Views | [diary=392082]

Wisest Man on Earth
'Lil Muslim
Dreamland


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