Above the Souk to the Atlas Mountains

Marrakech New Year 2008

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March 31st 2009
A few days escape for a little sun. Days spent wandering round the souks, in the Atlas mountains or just sitting watching the madness of Djemma El Fina! New Year's Eve at Le Comptior. ... read more

Africa » Morocco » Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz

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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