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October 8th 2005
Oct. 8 Sefrou This was the first day I really fasted like you’re supposed to. The past few days I have been cheating with water and a small lunch. Ramadan started on Wednesday, but this Saturday is the first day I really fasted. I didn’t feel pressured to fast, but everybody is so happy that I tried it. It’s not as hard as I thought it would be, probably because I get to sleep in and have a ... 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