Sunrise 3

Out of the Sahara

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January 30th 2010
After our first experience through the mountains, I asked Ibrahim regularly if we needed to travel back on the same road. Yes, he solemnly assured me. Then on our last dy, he announced that he would be happy to take us back via a different route, so that we could see more of his beautiful country. An extra 100 miles but no problem. I was very very happz, expecting that this meant no mounta ... read more

Africa » Morocco

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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