Essaouira

Armed -> Essaouira

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April 27th 2009
Early morning hike from the gite back down to Imlil was invigorating and we encountered a Berber shepherd and his herd of goats. It was back on the road again, driving through Marrakech to reach the seaside town of Essaouira. Along the way there were many argan aka goat trees, a thorny tree whose nut is much valued for everything from dip for homemade bread, protection for skin and acne treament ... 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