East Towards Mecca

Mabruk L'w3asher

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February 9th 2006
“In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s mind there are few.” -Shunryu Suzuki Today is the 10th day of the Islamic New Year and a very special day in the Moroccan calendar. Last night I saw young men and boys gathered around giant bonfires on the edges of town, a common tradition for this holiday. At one they were even jumping over the biggest part of the ... read more

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

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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