Drummers galore

Another day at an exotic locale

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November 22nd 2012
How quickly we adjust...what was novel a week ago is now old school. Putting up a tent, taking it down, stuffing it in a bag several sizes too small (regardless of what the manufacturer says), it's all run of the mill now, the nomadic life is passe. Other things retain the power to surprise, the absolutely gorgeous landscape of Morocco, especially the Atlas montains are deserving of praise: ha ... 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