Ait Benhaddou

Famous kasbah near Ouarzazatte

February 16th 2011
Merzouga to Goulmima Leaving the camels and dunes at Merzouga we stopped first to see a factory and showrooms where the local fossil filled marble is worked. It is beautiful and especially striking when used for washstands and larger items. Between Erfoud and Goulmima we passed through many palmeries with their ingenious irrigation systems from the wadis and a few ksours or fortifie ... read more

Africa » Morocco » Anti-Atlas

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

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Michael and Lesley Fuller

Michaelandlesley

Michael and Lesley Fuller have retired. They are keen tandem riders and attend the rallies when they can especially the international one which alternates between Spring Bank Holiday and the summer school holidays. Their motorhome allows them to take off with the bike in the back for the winter and summer alike. Back in Southampton they keep up with the Nuffield Theatre and Phoenix Film Theatre programmes as well as what is good at Chichester Festival and National Theatres. And, of course, there is still Ben via the BenCam i.e. Skype. But not only Ben as he has been joined by brother ... full info

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