Rabat

We’ll always have Casablanca

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September 24th 2012
Casablanca is a large bustling modern city and the port is the largest in North Africa. We appear to be the only cruise ship in port but there are bulkers loading phosphate and container ships loading and unloading. The day is warm and sunny but not too humid. We board our bus, one of three, heading for the capital city of Rabat but first we must deal with the rush hour traffic. The streets are ... 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