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.
July 15th 2008Africa » Morocco » Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz » Marrakech So we dropped in on Marrakech on Monday, took refuge in a cheap hotel and prepared ourselves for the mayhem to follow... we weren't disappointed.
The mecury rose to 40+ as we spent tuesday sussing ... 5 photos[full story]
July 14th 2008Africa » Morocco » Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz » Marrakech Thank you for all the messages and emails that we received; It put a big smile on our faces.
Aaron:
We made it safe and sound to Marrakech, and are in an Internet cafe struggling with a keyboard wit ... 12 photos[full story]
July 14th 2008Africa » Morocco » Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz » Marrakech "flip. flop. fly; dont care if i die..."
(dont worry mom and dad. it most certainly hasnt come to that extent.)
I am neither mentally prepared to create an elaborate post. nor to spend the next h ... [full story]
July 13th 2008Africa » Morocco » Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz » Marrakech I met Dad in Barcelona to begin our adventure in Spain and Morocco. We were both really tired so after resting we visited the Sagrada Familia and then had some dinner at a small local restaurant. We h ... 12 photos[full story]
July 5th 2008Africa » Morocco » Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz » Marrakech Rest, relaxation, sanity. Ever elusive, a glimpse vanishing around a corner.
Solution? Yoga.
But how to stay true to the travel mission? And, let's face it, self motivation is not at an all ti ... 42 photos[full story]
July 4th 2008Africa » Morocco » Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz » Marrakech so whats the deal zith thez square. everybody that has been to marrakech will tell you its all about the squqre; even if it is jus ta weridly shaped chunk of concrete. its dirty; ugly; busy; scooters ... [full story]
June 30th 2008Africa » Morocco » Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz » Marrakech Well about 30 hours out of Zanzibar via Nairobi via Amsterdam via Heathrow via Gatwick we arrive in Marrakesh. All this instead of flying direct from Tanzania to Marrakesh to save a mere $2000.00! Tha ... [full story]
March 17th 2008Africa » Morocco » Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz » Marrakech We decided to take advantage of St Paddy's and Easter weekends being back to back and headed to Morocco for a 9 day adventure to soak up some sun, and enjoy some mint tea and tajines
Spent our firs ... 16 photos[full story]
June 19th 2008Africa » Morocco » Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz » Marrakech After a week of skirting around Marrakech I dove into the city for an afternoon to have lunch with my friend Kamal’s family. They welcomed me in true Moroccan style - actually it was a much more ... 7 photos[full story]
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