A Very Close Stork

Fish Frisbee

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February 1st 2008
Shock horror, we looked out of the window this morning and the sky had clouds in it. We even had the patio heater on for our breakfast in the courtyard. There were two things we wanted to do today; I wanted to see another palace and Rob wanted to see some gardens. Because Friday is a Muslim holy day, the opening times were a bit obscure and we found ourselves in the medina with nothing to do. F ... read more

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

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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