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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 Stockbiker
November 13th 2009
Marokko Africa » Morocco
Marokko 2007, enkele foto's [View Full Entry]

Stockbiker - Rob Laan | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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Published: November 13th 2009 | 16 Views | [diary=452952]

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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 taxi we were dropped off in a small Berber village at what we thought was our 'hotel' not a bad place but much to my dismay no en suite, Mohamad, our guide then arrived and introduced himself and informed us that as soon as the 'Donkey' was packed we would be leaving, we did ask if we should put our things [View Full Entry]

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Published: November 18th 2009 | 16 Views | [diary=454218]

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Our view while eating lunch

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 | 22 Views | [diary=453711]

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By travel addicted female
November 8th 2009
Morocco Africa » Morocco
I have just been to Morocco for four days from the 1st of November to the 5th. It was a short but intense trip to this North African country. I love Arabic culture and I also speak French therefore Morocco has been on my list of countries to visit for years! I went there with my husband Matt and my 18 months old son Oliver. Since I became a mother it comes only natural for me to be eager to pass my travelling passion to my son....since he was born he is already been to Scotland, Denmark, Turkey, USA and Italy. [View Full Entry]

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Published: November 8th 2009 | 51 Views | [diary=451661]

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This is not an entry about how Morocco changed my life. Just to get that out of the way. Though it was awesome. It’s more of an entry about real culture versus perceived notions of culture, tourism, and the vastness of the desert, all in the context of my experience in Morocco. Not blatantly, but you’ll probably catch it. Because the sentiment I felt above all others these past few days was frustration at the lack of authenticity. But here I go again with the reflection portion before the explanation. You know what comes next... Day 1: Depart Sevilla in morning. [View Full Entry]

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Published: November 7th 2009 | 61 Views | [diary=451479]

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We had arranged a day trip to Volubis, which is about an hour and a half away from Fez and is the main Roman ruins in Morocco. It was a good day and not too hot, in fact we actually needed our jackets at the ruins which to us seemed wonderful! We stopped by a lake on the way and took lots of photos, in fact there are so many photos taken that it is taking me ages to sort through them and it will be a huge task to get them sorted for albums (I had hoped to start while [View Full Entry]

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Published: October 31st 2009 | 35 Views | [diary=449742]

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By collinsfamily
October 31st 2009
Fez - bread making Africa » Morocco
As well as my cooking day we had also booked a half day bread making for my family with Mum and Dad able to join in they wanted. Mum decided to come and Dad was going to watch and wander. We had a great day, same place and teacher as before. Lucy wasn’t feeling so good, mostly tired we think, so she spent the time lying down on the couch upstairs and chatting to the bellydancing teacher who came in and playing with her Littlest Pet Shop things. I was glad she’d had such a great day cooking with me earlier. [View Full Entry]

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By collinsfamily
October 31st 2009
Fez - belly dancing Africa » Morocco
Our Marrakesh riad advertised belly dancing but with a family of dancers I thought it would be more fun to have a lesson than watch it. I know, seems completely ridiculous but it turned out to be a great idea and lots of laughs and quite good exercise (which some of us need…). So we arranged it in Fez (our house manager organized it through Café Clock). The teacher was an American woman who had started belly dancing 10 years ago when she was 45 and has since learnt in Paris for a few months and is now married to a [View Full Entry]

collinsfamily - Louise Collins | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe
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By collinsfamily
October 31st 2009
Marrakesh Africa » Morocco
Marrakesh was wonderful. We were very close to the souks (markets) and wandered around then most days. Bikes were always racing past which was a bit crazy at times but Dad only managed to bowl one person over… Not too many people and not too hassly. In fact overall we found everyone to be great and no problems. Lucy was a tough haggler and bought herself quite a few things. The shawls we’d bought in Korea to cover the girls shoulders were perfect. The best method of transport was horse and cart - to Lucys delight, and we managed to get [View Full Entry]

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Published: October 31st 2009 | 42 Views | [diary=449728]

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Ken and I had a balloon ride early one morning, leaving the girls with their grandparents. We drove out of Marrakesh for an hour to a little village where the balloon was waiting. It was an amazing experience, first time for both of us. I was expecting it to be really scary but it wasn’t at all. Very peaceful just floating over the countryside looking down on villages and hills. After the ride we stopped in a village for mint bread and freshly baked bread. [View Full Entry]

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