Essaouira main square and ramparts from Harbour Fort

Jenks & Jane on the Road to Morocco Days 5, 6 and 7

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March 6th 2011
Saturday 5th March: we checked out of the Riad Balthazar at 11.30am, walked to the nearby taxi stand and asked a taxi driver waiting there for his fare to the bus terminal. His first quote was 100 Dirhams, and I offered Dhs40; as instructed by our hotel manageress. The second quote was Dhs60 and I again offered Dhs40. The third quote was Dhs50 and I again offered Dhs40; with Jane now starting to m ... read more

Africa » Morocco » Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz » Essaouira

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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