marrakech

Marrakech, MOROCCO

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August 8th 2007
"The capital of the great South and, although it is now only Morocco's third city after Casablanca and Rabat, its fabulous palaces and luxuriant palm grove continue to hold a powerful fascination for visitors..." As we landed the heat got us first. It was HOT! But not just hot it was BOILING hot, 45 degrees! There was no air - there is no way a pale European can survive there w ... read more

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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