Ronda

Africa

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November 12th 2009
We were recommended by a fellow camper to visit a little town called Ronda which is dramatically perched on a rugged hill. It was well worth the visit as the new bridge C.1754 (see picture)connects the town across a fissure in the rock on which Ronda sits. Just a few kilometres outside Ronda are the Pileta caves where we had a guided tour which was conducted by giving out some kerosene lamps to h ... 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