oasis

Over the hills and far away

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February 8th 2012
Am sitting on my balcony overlooking the magnificent sand dunes of the Sahara rising above me. The sun has just set and a camel and rider pass by in the distance. Kathryn and Natarsha are off taking photos amongst the sand but I digress. Purchased some tea, coffee and bread for breakfast in the square. Things are very quiet, it seems no one stirs before 10am, maybe they need a spell after morni ... read more

Africa » Morocco » Dakhla

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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