Majorelle Gardens

Cactus Garden

April 30th 2013
TuesdayAfter a wonderful night's sleep in our Riad, we walked to the Koutoubia mosque, with its minaret the landmark of Marrakech, and then through the gardens surrounding it. Bill once again won the map test, and got us to our friend Mona's hotel in the "new" part of Marrakech. Mona is my piano teacher and a member of Bill's philosophy group, and just happens to be the same time as ... read more

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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

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Lynn Beebe

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I was a primary teacher in a K-12 alternative school. In 2006, I took a leave for four months, travelling through Central America. I visited schools and studied Spanish along with being a tourist. My class followed my travels through this blog. I have continued to use this blog to keep friends, family and my students connected to my travels, recently in Mexico and now Kenya! 2009 I am now retired and my husband and I hope to do even more traveling! I am volunteering in an after-school program on the Indian reservation where we live and at the local art museu... full info

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