Jamaa al daa square by day

Memories, Colours and the Best of Morocco

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September 30th 2011
Marrakech.... We arrived in Marrakech, our final stop four days ago. It’s distinctly African in character, with its dry heat, myriad of palm trees and deep red walls. It is a place to feel rather than see, to experience rather than visit. The main street in every city in Morocco is Avenue Mohammed V; Marrakech is no exception but it’s Avenue Mohammed V is full of bars, cafes and restaurants. ... read more

Africa » Morocco » Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz » Marrakech

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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