Majorelle Gardens: Cactus

Day 4: Red and Yellow and Green and Blue ...

March 19th 2009
After last night's very heavy rain, it felt cooler this morning. The fact that it was cooler may also have had something to do with the fact that I was up at 07h30 in an attempt to beat the queues and get in some early sightseeing. Not forgetting that I'd already been woken at 05h15 by the el-fajr (call to prayer)! For an Englishman, it was an unusual start to the day. Not being renowned ... read more

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

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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Having been made an offer I couldn't refuse, I left 30 years of (office) work behind and now 'work' outdoors. As Nehru so neatly said, we live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open. Thus, with eyes open and asking questions, I hope to continue learning through experience and travel, as these are as education in themselves. Happy reading - I shall be happy travelling ... c",) ... full info

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