Karen Hughes, Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy

Catchup

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June 20th 2006
I have been in a whirlwind the past week or so, which was sorely needed after sitting around my site for too long. The short and sweet of it is: Tuesday, June 6 I met with some other volunteers in Marrakech to attend the official opening of the American library with Karen Hughes, Under-Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy. Friday, June 9 I went with Bart and Brian who I was in Pre-Serv ... read more

Africa » Morocco » Tadla-Azilal » El Kelaa des Sraghna

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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