Terrace

Morocco

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January 25th 2010
Right now I am sitting on the rooftop terrace of my riad enjoying the hot sun and cool breeze. It is 345 PM and I have just returned from exploring. I didnt see many official sites but walked many miles and soaked it all up. I think I may need a front end alignment since I obviously pull to the right and end up back where I started. Tried to make my way through the souks but ended up going cir ... read more

Africa » Morocco » Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz » Marrakech

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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