Ben Youssef Madrasa

The Marvels, Mystery and Mayhem of Marrakech

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July 29th 2012
This was my second time back to Morocco during my year off. I was so enthralled by its beauty the first time that I thought I’m so close ( just a 1 hour and a half flight) it would be crazy for me not to go back again. So I did with the advice of a few friends. I am so thankful for having returned because it somehow felt like a homecoming. I debated whether or not to travel to the same place but ... read more

Africa » Morocco » Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz

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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