Draa Valley
Ksar, palm trees, and arid mountain sides.
From: Africa » Morocco » Souss-Massa-Draâ » Ouarzazate
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 inaugurat... [read more]
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 inaugurat... [read more] Blog: Southern Morocco in spring - into the Sahara
palms, stones and dunes
Date: April 8th 2009
Our first visit to the African continent starts with a long corkscrew descent into Marrakech airport. After clearing customs we exchange money, pick up our backpacks and head outside into the welcoming warm spring air. First challenge: make it to the CTM bus station in town. On most of our travels so far this would be reasonable simple, but there are three things against us - one, Morocco’s ... read more
Date: April 8th 2009
Our first visit to the African continent starts with a long corkscrew descent into Marrakech airport. After clearing customs we exchange money, pick up our backpacks and head outside into the welcoming warm spring air. First challenge: make it to the CTM bus station in town. On most of our travels so far this would be reasonable simple, but there are three things against us - one, Morocco’s ... read more
Comment on Draa Valley
We've been living in the UK for four years now and have racked up some serious kilometres by rail, road and air and have enjoyed every minute of it! Luckily we don't own a car over here or our carbon footprint would be through the roof!
This is our way of keeping friends and family updated on our latest adventures. If you'd like to be kept up to date on our travels- please sign up!... full info
| Joined: | April 5th 2007 |
| Status: | BLOGGER |
| Blogs: | 54 |
| Photos: | 518 |
| Forum posts: | 0 |
| TB Code: | [photo=3723527] |
Options
Copyright Notice: All Rights Reserved
The text and photos of this article remain the copyright of the Author (WhereareLandA). Under no circumstances should the photos or text be used without the express written permission of the Author (WhereareLandA). If you wish to use or publish photos or text from this article - please
Contact Ariana and Lachlan (WhereareLandA) - a lack of a response does not mean that you have permission to use material from this page.