Bab Marrakech

Essaouira, Morocco

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July 1st 2009
We've spend a week so far in Essaouira, Morocco. It is on the Atlantic Coast, about 2-3 hours West of Marrakech. The Gnaoua World Music Festival began the day after we arrived, bringing with it hundreds of thousands of people. The festival is now over, and it's pretty quiet here. ... 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