Village Against The Rocks

By The Light Of The Moon

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February 15th 2008
We were almost allowed our sleep in although a cleaner knocked on the door just as we were about to get up. The CTM bus was to leave at twelve but due to a miscalculation on our behalf we arrived half an hour early. There was nobody there, no hustlers, beggars or children selling chocolates etc. We paid our 5dh each for baggage and didn't even have to argue for the correct price. We got on the bus ... read more

Africa » Morocco » Meknès-Tafilalet » Todra Gorge

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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