Khoutoubia Mosque

In Marrakech

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January 27th 2010
Explored through the souks today and visited the Musee de Marrakesh, The Ali ben Youssef Medersa (extremely well preserved 16th century koranic school, and apparently North Africa's largest with 900 students) as well as the Quobba Almoravid. I won't tell you a lot about these, instead you can google for info if you are interested. They were beautiful and I am including some photos here of the d ... 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