Saadian Tombs

Marrakesh

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August 5th 2010
Don't go to Marrakesh. It's full of lying, swindling, pestering, annoying people who spend their time trying to rip you off, sell you stuff you don't want or misdirect you (to their shop). The most annoying example was when we knew where we were and where we were going, but someone wanted to 'help'. We told him we didn't need help, we knew where we were, and went the other way. He followed us, and ... read more

Africa » Morocco » Tangier-Tétouan

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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