desierto y mar

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July 2nd 2008
so yeah, this ones in english. so essouira is this lil city by the coast nearest to marrakech. it gets all the wind of the dessert as it is; well; basically in the dessert. and it is surrounded by a portuguese fortress which zith the natural fortress that some rocky islands constitute gives it a unique look. it is a peaceful spot where yuou can see fisherman and you dont get too harrased byt pe ... read more

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

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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