The Rock of Gibraltar

I had thought about making a special trip to the rock, but didn't think there'd be enough time. I had no idea how close it was until I got to Algeciras the night before. Not a whole lot to see in Algeciras, but there are a few good restaurants, plenty of internet cafes, some nice squares, lots of good places to get mugged down by the port, and some breathtaking views of "The Rock" (much prettier than this shot).

Meet the Moukhchanes!

August 16th 2007
I came to Morocco blindly. For three of the seven weeks I've been gone I have stayed with families (a week a piece in Barcelona, Valencia, and Granada). The experiences in these homes have been good- in Granada especially I loved my roommates. In Valencia, my host was an amazing cook. Nothing, however, could compare to the Moukhchane famiy. They MADE my trip to Morocco the amazing experience that ... read more

Africa » Morocco

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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