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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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Mark to Morocco!
4 days ago: Daniels Family Travelers published a blog
Mark to Morocco!
January 29th 2010  Africa » Morocco » Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz » Marrakech
Just when you thought we were done, the blog is back! I was on a business trip that took me back to London last week. I stayed at a bed & breakfast right in Chelsea and enjoyed a mini recreation o ... 16 photos [full story]

23 days ago: Firebird7137 published a blog
Rockin' Maroc - Part 1
January 17th 2010  Africa » Morocco » Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz » Marrakech
16.1.2010 - Morocco Part 1 Before I begin to talk about my New Years’ trip to Morocco, let me first say that I forgot how fun it was to ski! I just got back from a cross-country (esqui en el ... [full story]

homeward bound
4 weeks ago: stu dowell published a blog
homeward bound
December 30th 2009  Africa » Morocco » Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz » Marrakech
Marrakech, What a wonderful, crazy place to spend Christmas, The Toulousain hotel just off Mohamed 5th Ave was my base. The room was adequate and very clean and breakfast was good, they sorted a g ... 11 photos [full story]

The next continent....
5 weeks ago: JeroenB published a blog
The next continent....
January 4th 2010  Africa » Morocco » Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz » Marrakech
After a couple of weeks back in Holland it was time to be on the move again. So I packed my bag and spread my wings to the next continent. Now I am in Marocco. After arriving at the airport of Casab ... 3 photos [full story]

Marrakech
10 weeks ago: Dan McQ published a blog
Marrakech
November 21st 2009  Africa » Morocco » Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz » Marrakech
We made it to the vicinity of the Madrid airport on Monday without hassles, and quickly found a 3-star suite hotel, where we checked in to a small apartment, with two bedrooms and a sitting room. We w ... 36 photos [full story]

11 weeks ago: SSTT snowboardsurfstaveltrain published a blog
End morocco
November 18th 2009  Africa » Morocco » Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz » Marrakech
Nov 16 So I didn't sleep to well last night because I couldn't breath very well and it's so dry hear my mouth or nose would just dry out terribly.  Jay was really tired n wanting to sleep in but I co ... [full story]

Atlas Mountains
11 weeks 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]

arrived
12 weeks 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]

16 weeks ago: angecad published a blog
count down to marrakech
October 16th 2009  Africa » Morocco » Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz » Marrakech
Off on travels again looking forward to experiencing the sights of Marrakech. Intend to trek the Atlas mountains and sleep with the locals (and I mean sleep). Will be staying in a typical Morrocan H ... [full story]


Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz Blog Entries

I try out being a Touareg
Most of the shoppers are Moroccan
Interior courtyard at the Riad
Del making up our bed
Chefchouen Medina 3
Essourian Pirate Alleys
Water seller on La Place
Beautiful Moroccan breakfast prepared by our wonderful host Mustafa
Chilling on the roof of the Riad
The Emerald Suite
JACQUE MAJORELLE GARDEN
Medersa
Yes - this is a main road!
Berber games - balance the pot above the door!
Old Wall
Local lights

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