Dyed wool in the souks

November 9th 2007
It’s a fragile thing, my relationship with Marrakech. Classic love-hate. I am here for the third time in less than a month, this time with my mother and sister in our last few days together before my mother returns to the states. The first time I was here was over two weeks ago. My sister and Elizabeth and I arrived from Fez, and in 24 hours I was sure I was thoroughly charmed, if not quite f ... read more

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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

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Libby and MC Abbott

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Djellabahs

Our parents may have conceived children with three different colors of hair, but they did manage to genetically impart one common feature to the three of us: a love of travel. So after years of family trips and solo summer adventures here we are: the sisters of the Abbott of family, living the charmed life of mint tea and roof-top hide-aways. Mary Claire is learning Arabic and Libby is learning how to sleep in and hang out. It's a rough life we live, and we would love to share it with you. ... full info

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