Assma, Aisha and me

Arrival in Sefrou

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September 26th 2005
Sefrou is a wonderful town, and my host family is even better! While I’m in Sefrou I’ll be staying with Malika (which means Queen) and her daughters Assma and Aisha. Malika’s husband is a farmer and works out in the country. I haven’t met him and I wouldn’t be surprised if I never do. It’s a women’s house and it’s a lot of fun. During training we got a lot of information about how ... read more

Africa » Morocco » Fès-Boulemane » Sefrou

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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