Rocky Mountains

Enroute To Tafroute

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February 9th 2008
Hotel Atlas was one of our more expensive choices for Morocco, but the promise of a "fantastic spread" for breakfast swayed the decision. Hah ! They brought out an omelette with chicken in even though I said I was vegetarian. We did get a nice pancakey thing, but it was burnt and cold, and the basket of bread was stale. Once we had finished we asked when the next bus to Tiznit was and he said in t ... read more

Africa » Morocco » Souss » Tafraoute

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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