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Thank Cod for Rabat

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September 11th 2009
Thank Cod for Rabat Casablanca brings forth in my mind the words of Banjo Patterson in my favorite poem, "Clancy of the Overflow": "And the foetid air and gritty of the dusty, dirty city, Through the open window floating, spreads it foulness over all" As an introduction to Morocco Casablanca can be likened to showing a new tourist to Australia the town of Nambour. On a very b ... read more

Africa » Morocco » Rabat-Salé-Zemmour-Zaer » Rabat

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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