Spectacular view from the top

Rockin' the Kasbah and getting some "Action"!

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September 27th 2011
Ait Benhaddou Of all the southern kasbahs we saw, this one was the most impressive. If you think that you’ve seen it before, don’t be surprised. It’s been featured in over six films and many fashion shoots. The main gateway which seems so well preserved, was actually restored by a film company. In the past this was a major stop on the gold route between Marrakech and the Sahara. In tim ... read more

Africa » Morocco » Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz » Ait Ourir

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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