Hassan II

Africa's largest mosque, on the edge of the Atlantic in Casablanca. The roof opens up mechanically to let in the sun and sea breezes.


From: Africa » Morocco » Tadla-Azilal » El Kelaa des Sraghna

Moroccan  Flag 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]
Blog: Final Fling
Date: July 15th 2007

Hello Everybody, Salamu alakyum, Travelblog crashed last week and lost my last ten blogs. While I am very disappointed I hope that you all had a chance to see my last ones before they disappeared into cyberspace. I am now back home, having finished with Peace Corps and accepted a job teaching in Boise. This is my last blog and I am now retired from blogging. Yay! Knowing my days were limited i ... read more







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