Hassan II Mosque

Start of Imperial Cities Tour

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October 5th 2010
The train ride up to Casablanca from Marrakech was wonderful. The AC was so high that I actually got cold for the 1st time in over 2 weeks. It was marvelous. This is mainly because I purchased a 1st class ticket for about $20. If I spent around $12, I could have ended up with livestock. In my little cozy car, there were 4 other people. One of these people was a Moroccan girl who spoke Engli ... read more

Africa » Morocco » Grand Casablanca » Casablanca

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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