Marrakech

April 23rd 2010
Why should I go to Marrakech? Stepping off the plane into a sultry Marrakech night my first experience of this magical city literally took my breath away. It was late November in England and it made a nice change to the cold and rain I had left behind at Gatwick three hours before. Although it was almost midnight it felt like mid summer to me. I woke the next morning as dawn broke to th ... read more

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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

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Marie Keates

MarieKeates

The travel bug bit me while I was part of the marketing team of prestigious tour operator Cadogan Holidays. I lived the champagne lifestyle, even on the lemonade wages of the travel industry. I arranged and led educationals for travel agents, took part in glitzy conferences and awards events and stayed at stunning hotels in breathtaking locations. For eight years I travelled the world experiencing the best hotels, the most exciting excursions and the varied cultures of many countries throughout North Africa, Europe and the Mediterranean. I’ve seen the sun rise and set from the Nile to the ... full info

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