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From Marrakech to Casablanca.

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September 17th 2012
Lotty's version Our journey recommenced with a train ride from Marrakech to Casablanca. As you will gather from Planty's entry we left Marrakech with heavy hearts. we had grown fond of the city where the best food was in the street, seatbelts and indicators both appear optional and you can buy half a shark in the local Carrefour..... Casablanca had a lot to live up to! We n ... read more

Africa » Morocco » Grand Casablanca » Casablanca

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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