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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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7 days ago: Bjorndahl published a blog
Fes to Casablanca
June 28th 2009  Africa » Morocco » Grand Casablanca » Casablanca
Ok, So Fes was awesome. Spent my last day wandering around the Medina, stopped at my favourite coffee place and said goodbye to everyone. Got to the train station. On the train. No problem. It was ... [full story]

Casablanca Day Trip
20 days ago: Trey published a blog
Casablanca Day Trip
June 15th 2009  Africa » Morocco » Grand Casablanca » Casablanca
It has been a while since I have posted. Time is flying by. Right now I am in a hotel in Ourazazete and have plenty to fill everyone in on. I will try and get as much as possible posted before we l ... 21 photos [full story]

29 days ago: rebekahmp published a blog
First trip to Africa!
February 9th 2009  Africa » Morocco » Grand Casablanca » Casablanca
February 9th, 2009 Casablanca, Morocoo Currently on the train to Marrakech, 3.5 hours south of Casa. We arrived in Morocco yesterday after a long day of traveling. So let’s reflect. Yesterday, ... [full story]

Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes
56 days ago: frequentflyer published a blog
Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes
May 11th 2009  Africa » Morocco » Grand Casablanca » Casablanca
Today began with a morning tour of the Hassan II Mosque. It’s the third largest in the world and one of two mosques in Morocco that’s open to non-Muslims. It rivals many of the large cat ... 11 photos [full story]

Day 8: Casablanca
67 days ago: ArtGirl published a blog
Day 8: Casablanca
April 17th 2009  Africa » Morocco » Grand Casablanca » Casablanca
Note: To view photos as a slide show, click on the first photo, then click Slideshow on the right hand side Casablanca started out with the personal guide we hired not showing up. We waited 2 hours ... 29 photos [full story]

HERE
81 days ago: 2 BLONDES ON HOLIDAY published a blog
HERE'S LOOKING AT YOU KIDS
April 12th 2009  Africa » Morocco » Grand Casablanca » Casablanca
Hello everyone, My flight here was full of surprises to say the least. My flight to Chicago was fine and I sat with a person from lancaster. My flight to Rome was late and I missed my connection ... 13 photos [full story]

Moroccan Holiday
132 days ago: The Fam O Haunch published a blog
Moroccan Holiday
February 23rd 2009  Africa » Morocco » Grand Casablanca » Casablanca
Today was the Moroccan Holiday at GWA in Casablanca. It was a crazy. Tiffany and Brenna were able to get henna tatoos, dance to traditional music and watch acrobatic dancing. The students participa ... 12 photos [full story]

Morocco!!
148 days ago: Palimo published a blog
Morocco!!
February 7th 2009  Africa » Morocco » Grand Casablanca » Casablanca
We have just left Morocco and I can hardly describe the amazing, and almost other-worldly, experience. But before I get to Morocco, I have to explain our interesting arrival. First of all, we lost a d ... 6 photos [full story]

"Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world she walks into mine."
January 18th 2009  Africa » Morocco » Grand Casablanca » Casablanca
Casablanca January 8, 2007 Monday Even accounting for our late start (we were very reluctant to give up our comfortable, WARM Rabat hotel and the reliable Restaurant Mixed Grill) we made it to ... 17 photos [full story]


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our camel squad
School of Quran
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The Hassan II Mosque
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The Mosque
Hassan II Mosque
Hassan II Mosque
Hassan II Mosque
Baby sleeping in the market
Grand Mosque Minaret

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