The chaos

Marrakesh, and then sum

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June 19th 2008
Well about 30 hours out of Zanzibar via Nairobi via Amsterdam via Heathrow via Gatwick we arrive in Marrakesh. All this instead of flying direct from Tanzania to Marrakesh to save a mere $2000.00! Thanks to Ben for providing us with comfort, a much needed shower and a great meal at a Thai restaurant during our brief stay in London. We didn't get the heat in "Africa Proper" re Tanzania/Kenya, as ... read more

Africa » Morocco » Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz » Marrakech

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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