Overlooking the city of Marrekech

Who needs Casablanca? Magnificent Marrakech.

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July 5th 2008
Rest, relaxation, sanity. Ever elusive, a glimpse vanishing around a corner. Solution? Yoga. But how to stay true to the travel mission? And, let's face it, self motivation is not at an all time high and me doing a head stand without parental guidance isn't a good plan. Saviour: Yoga holiday. Location: Morocco. After waiting by the phone for the recruitment companies to call, I gave ... 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