sunset in Essaouira

Sleep Deprivation

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October 15th 2008
After running on only few hours of sleep for forty some odd hours, straight caffine, rapidly swelling feet, a plane with a broken wing (only a slight exaggeration), and three hours worth of driving, we have arrived safely here in Essaouira. The stop in Casablanca had us slightly worried as they kicked us off of the plane and didn't give us any instructions on where to go... too bad we can't read A ... read more

Africa » Morocco

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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