On the way to Oureka Valley

Oureka Valley

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February 4th 2007
Woke up a little later this morning. It wasn’t raining, but it was very chilly!!! We arrived at Sahara Expeditions and there were only 2 other people on this trip, Ken & Josie from Nottingham. The journey wasn’t as long this time, and the driver was nice enough to make a few stops for us to take photos. When we arrived at Ourika Valley, again we were asked if we wanted a guide, and we sai ... read more

Africa » Morocco » Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz » Ourika Valley

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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