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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]
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] Blog: Ourika Valley
Date: July 18th 2009
It was a calm relief from the heat of Marrakesh... there were pretty cafes everywhere, very 'elven' as mom would say, with candles and lights in the trees. We went hiking on a little trail that actually goes very far up into the mountains, but since we didn't have much water we decided not to continue very far. The views from that trails were great, they looked down onto the valley and the waterfa ... read more
Date: July 18th 2009
It was a calm relief from the heat of Marrakesh... there were pretty cafes everywhere, very 'elven' as mom would say, with candles and lights in the trees. We went hiking on a little trail that actually goes very far up into the mountains, but since we didn't have much water we decided not to continue very far. The views from that trails were great, they looked down onto the valley and the waterfa ... read more
