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Essaouira -> Marrakech

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April 29th 2009
A short drive today took us to Marrakech. It is one of the four Imperial Cities. It is also known as the Red City because of the terracotta construction of many of its buildings; city of gardens for the many gardens. My first impression was not favourable because it was noisy and air was polluted from tailpipe emissions. In the afternoon we walked to Majorelle Gardens, the resting place of Yve ... 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