The Actuary

Essaouiran Escapades

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July 5th 2008
When deciding on the trip to Morocco, one of the attractive features was that, despite being super dooper laid back and being able to do lots of yoga, we also got to travel around a bit. So the following day (Saturday I think) after our morning yoga session and chilling out over breakfast, it was into a mini bus and off to Sidi Kaouki. Now Sidi Kaouki is definitely off the beaten track, while s ... 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