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1st Day of Classes & More

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January 20th 2011
Hey everyone! Just wanted to give another update on Morocco. The other day after orientation wrapped up, the student ambassadors organized a trip to Azrou, a town 20 minutes away by taxi. Its not very big, but the ride there was amazing. We drove through the Atlas Mountains passing random clusters of houses, livestock, & little convenience shops. I got some amazing shots on my camera that I'll be ... read more

Africa » Morocco

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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