Marakesh

Just arrived in Africa

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September 30th 2011
Hey Everyone. Just got in to my Riat in Marakesh and it is so awesome, and a bit of a culture shock. I am not going to waste too much time writing but just wanted to give a quick update. Things were wonderful in Spain. After a great conference, we had 2 really nice days of seeing the geological sites in the Azores (specifically Pico and Fiat island). They are really beautiful, interestin ... 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