Koutoubia Minaret

Friday - First Day

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February 5th 2010
For those people reading, please be aware this is our first experience of this sort of culture and Marrakech is a steep learning curve, but one that I would recommend to anybody, and we do not intend any offence to the Marrakshi people. Besides, it’s all meant in fun! Wake up bright and early, look out window to see fantastic clear blue sky with heat of the sun already starting to warm up the a ... 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