Hotels at the Foot of High Walls

January 3rd 2008
Continuous steep, high walls make this gorge at the foot of the Atlas Mountains a very impressive place. I could hardly guess my bike would take me this far the first time I glanced at pictures of Todra Gorge in a climbing magazine. Getting to the gorge in the dark early evening I couldn't really check around for the most convenient available accommodation but Etoile des Gorges soon turned out ... read more

Africa » Morocco » Meknès-Tafilalet » Todra Gorge

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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Jose Magalhaes

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Hello and welcome to my blog. I feel so happy for having a chance to explore a bit of this amazing planet where we spend our brief existence. After years of dedication to teaching at a primary school in central London I was ready for a change. Setting off on a motorbike trip through western Europe and Morocco was like a jug of fresh water to my thirsty mouth. Then after some preparation I flew to N.York, bought a van and spent a few months crossing the United States, visiting the most spectacular landscapes in the national parks - and crying of gratitude for the ... full info

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