Meknes

Morocco Day 3

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October 17th 2011
Well this is only our second full day here but it seems like more as we have done so much. Today we had our early morning call at 5:00 am when the Imans call the faithful to prayer, we then left Rabat at 9:00am for the journey to Meknes, one of the imperial cites of Morocco. Our package included the guide for a walking tour around the city and visits to the old fortification and grain stores. The ... read more

Africa » Morocco » Fès-Boulemane » Fes

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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