Hanging out with the campers

Spring Camp

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April 7th 2007
I had never spent any time in Khemisset before - just been rushed through on the accidental road trip with Maryam in January, 2006. There are a couple other volunteers in the area and one who works with artisans in Khemisset itself. I hadn’t heard very glowing reports of the town, but when I first got there I was so happy to see green fields and tall trees that I didn’t care what other problem ... read more

Africa » Morocco » Rabat-Salé-Zemmour-Zaer » Khemisset

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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 inaugurate... ... read more