Todra Gorge

Arabian Nights (Written by Maria!)

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September 23rd 2008
Our Sahara Expedition The three day tour that Matt and I signed up for was cheap, efficient, and we got exactly what such price deserved - transportation. Over the three days, we covered over 1000 km in total, travelling from Marrakech to Ouarzazate to Draa River, through Todra Gorge to a base camp near Zagora, an oasis town surrounded by palm tree plantations, and the traditional dep ... read more

Africa » Morocco

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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