Berber storyteller

Get that snake and monkey away from me

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August 26th 2006
This blog is dedicated to my good friend and college room-mate PT Lam who turned 40 today. Her list of achievements are legendary. (1) Beating Paul at skulling beer (2) Beating Tseung at golf (3) Having the smelliest feet on the planet. Mmm, anyone for salt and vinegar chips? (4) Having the most seductive smile that had all the guys running. Many have tried to imitate it and failed miserably. ... 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