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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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Well after the trekking in the mountains we decided to just spend the last couple of days chilling and relaxing in the sunshine. We went to the new water park just outside of Marrakech, luckily (yep luckily) as it was out of season most of it was closed but what was open was the lovely peaceful 'quiet pool' where we spent the day just soaking up the rays and swimming, no children, no noise it really was bliss. The whole place was very well set out and I can imagine that it would be a brilliant place to take children in [View Full Entry]

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Published: November 23rd 2009 | 7 Views | [diary=455283]

Out with friends
Pool on rooftop
Seedy Club

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, the rooms are so over the top with four poster bed and lots of drapes, it doesn't serve alchol but like true Brits we discovered the hotel over the road does lol. Staff are lovely and really helpful. We spent a lot of time in the Medina and Souks, which are about a 20 minute walk from the hotel. The Souks are amazing [View Full Entry]

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Published: November 16th 2009 | 33 Views | [diary=453711]

souk
how colourful
everything going on

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 House not far from the Madina. [View Full Entry]

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Published: October 16th 2009 | 44 Views | [diary=445601]


Hello again my intredpid friends and welcome once more to the adventures of your favorite traveller, Lord Master Ian Michael. I shall pick up where my story so hasitily finished, In Marrakech. Secretly just continuting the story right here is a bit of a stretch because I actually went back to Rabat, got food poisoning, said goodbye to my Desert compatriots and picked up a new group of peeps then went BACK to Marrakech. But such as it is i say just deal with it and imagine that the segue was much much cleaner. *Insert hypnotically swaying hand motions 'doodily doop [View Full Entry]

SocialWasteland - Ian Kenny | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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Published: October 13th 2009 | 72 Views | [diary=441462]

The Lovely Ms Nina Plapp
Carmen!!!
Mehmet..scary!

By K 10
September 21st 2009
Morocco Africa » Morocco » Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz » Marrakech
So my mom has been forwarding me my daily readings and I thought that you all might enjoy this one, or at least I feel like it is a good one for this blog since I am on a journey (not to say I am not always on a journey, but a specific journey). This is by Melody Beattie from Journey to the Heart, Part 2. 
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Map your own journey. 
Go on your own journey. Don't let others hold you back; don't hold them back. Don't judge their journey, and don't let them judge yours. 
All persons are free to [View Full Entry]

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Published: September 21st 2009 | 78 Views | [diary=438621]


In our week long break between retreats, we took a ferry over to Morocco (North Africa). Arriving in Tanger, we had a few hours to spare before our overnight train departed for Marrakech. Our first impressions of Morocco was that was an intense place. In the cities things are non-stop. Market stalls open early and trade late into the night. Everyone wants something from you and will stop at nothing to get your full attention. First, they test out up to six different languages until they figure out your nationality. We were very impressed with the number of languages that the [View Full Entry]

Gadsali - Stuart and Alison | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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Published: June 26th 2009 | 95 Views | [diary=412289]

In the medina, Marrakech
Overlooking the Djinna Al Fna
Djinna Al Fna by night

School Children, Rabat
School Children, Rabat
This is the school right outside our window in Rabat. Every morning, we hear them sing the national anthem at 8:00 am. If we are still in bed when we hear it, chances are we are taking a taxi that m... [more]
Last Friday we left for a marathon trip around the South of the country. Many hours in the bus brought us to beautiful hotels, vibrant cities and the most diverse yet stunning natural beauty I have ever seen. I appear to be allergic to charging camera batteries because after replacing a lost battery charger before departing I have now lost my camera battery. Thus this post is missing pictures from our last and possibly most beautiful stay, a very nice resort on the hem of the Sahara's flowing robe of sand. If Roger can get his pictures uploaded then I can [View Full Entry]

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Published: June 18th 2009 | 110 Views | [diary=409600]

Fancy Hotel, Marakesh
Medina, Marakesh
The Group

Arrived in Marrakech at dusk, just in time to see the Djemma el-Fna (the large square in the middle of the market area) transform into an explosion of sensoral stimulation- dozens of food stands selling cous cous and tajines; spice stands; mint tea; snake charmers; monkeys; dancers; drummers; henna painters; acrobatics-- completely and utterly fascinating and overwhelming! We then spent the next hour finding our riad amongst the maize of small alleys that make up the medina where getting lost multiple times is to be expected. However.... when we did find it, it was completely worth the eff [View Full Entry]

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Published: June 7th 2009 | 132 Views | [diary=406204]


Wow, what a couple of nights. I left off in Djemma in Marrakech to hit the hammam. Well, as expected, it wasnt my cup of tea. I left after about 10 of my cultural experience. In Casablanca, I got quite a few, 'what are you doing here looks' but it was all good in Marrakech until the hammam. There havent been many moments quite so awkward as being naked and hqving 20 naked men staring at you like you dont belong while another clothed man is attempting to scrub you despite your best French and Arabic protests. That overwith, myself and [View Full Entry]

The Palest Guy On The Beach - Mike Fowler | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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Published: May 23rd 2009 | 154 Views | [diary=401420]

Djemma
My hotels backyard to the Atlas Mtns
Djemma

Bathroom at a club
Bathroom at a club
Who took this anyway?
Well, well, its been a bit. Im finding internet much harder to come by and keyboards much more difficult to cope with. My choices here are arabic keyboards or english keyboards where infuriatingly enough, every key is in the exqct same place except for about 5. Arrrgh. Anyway, my family and I never quite made it up to Venice due to a bum train schedule, so we did Florence insteadd. Pretty cool little city with a much nicer vibe than Roma. Also got to see some iconic works of art up there that even barbarians like myself would recognize. But alas, [View Full Entry]

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Published: May 21st 2009 | 220 Views | [diary=400790]

Apian Way
Apian Way
Florence


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