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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]
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] Blog: The Souk
Date: February 15th 2007
The Souk (market) where you can find anything and everything. Even though there exist modern supermarkets most Moroccans shop at the souk. The souk is usually the heart of the medina, where merchants and artisans go about there trade. As I walk threw the narrow passages struggling to make my way amidst people, donkeys, beggars and hustlers you know that this ant “Marché Jean Talon”. If you ... read more
Date: February 15th 2007
The Souk (market) where you can find anything and everything. Even though there exist modern supermarkets most Moroccans shop at the souk. The souk is usually the heart of the medina, where merchants and artisans go about there trade. As I walk threw the narrow passages struggling to make my way amidst people, donkeys, beggars and hustlers you know that this ant “Marché Jean Talon”. If you ... read more
