us on our camels

The Sahara

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February 13th 2012
<em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Trust in Allah but tie up your camel. (anonymous) Bending down on his front knees, lingering, and then slowly onto back knees, it seemed a huge effort. I scrambled clumsily onto his back and with a grunt he hoisted himself to his feet. The three camels were tied to each other; Kathy was on the first, who was obviously the boss and very amo ... read more

Africa » Morocco » Meknès-Tafilalet » Merzouga

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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