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Tangier

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June 27th 2009
This town didn't leave much of an impression on me, but it was a good intro to Morocco. Really, aside from the Alchemist-driven romance of crossing the strait from Tarifa to Africa, there is no reason to take the ferry here unless you are going to spend some time in the very north of Morocco. I spent 30 dollars on the boat ride to Tangier and then took a night train to Marrakesh; this took a ... read more

Africa » Morocco » Tangier-Tétouan » Tangier

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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