Riad Massaoud

Marrakech

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April 21st 2006
After spending a couple of cool days in Ouarzazate I hopped the bus to Marrakech. This leg of the journey would take me across the High Atlas Mountains, absolutely stunning. The sights were amazing and I now wish I had spent more time there... Have to give kudos to the bus driver; he was a brave man maneuvering that big rig through some pretty tight turns, passes and switchbacks! Although it ... 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