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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: A Billion or More?
Date: July 29th 2006
Took a 3hr train from Marrakesh, an uneventful train ride. Stayed in Hotel Astrid, described as a gem by LP but it was a dump and it was only for (1) night so no worries. Casa lived up to what other travellers had told us, a (1) night at most city. It is a typical big city with decrepit buildings and not much to see culturally. However, there is one reason to visit Casa and that is to see the ... read more
Date: July 29th 2006
Took a 3hr train from Marrakesh, an uneventful train ride. Stayed in Hotel Astrid, described as a gem by LP but it was a dump and it was only for (1) night so no worries. Casa lived up to what other travellers had told us, a (1) night at most city. It is a typical big city with decrepit buildings and not much to see culturally. However, there is one reason to visit Casa and that is to see the ... read more
