dades gorge and a shepherd

Dades Valley

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February 13th 2012
Today we are driving the Dades Gorge, which is only 100kms from Todra Gorge. It is not as deep, but has magnificent rock formations running into the river valley below. This valley is full of Birch trees (what their use is I am not sure) but they look simply beautiful scattered amongst the small farms and sandy houses. The road at the end turns extremely windy. Sharp, 180 degree bends are stone ... read more

Africa » Morocco » Meknès-Tafilalet » Todra Gorge

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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