Mom's Sentimental moment

There would be sand in every crevice...

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October 25th 2008
We appologize that we haven't written for the last few days. Mom and I have both been pretty sick, and no easy way to blog. My seven year record of no puking flew out the window yesterday... hopefully that means I will be good for another seven years! We ventured off into the high dunes in Merzouga for a trek with the camels and we had a great time. We watched the sun set as we slowly made o ... read more

Africa » Morocco » Meknès-Tafilalet » Merzouga

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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