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Charming Snakes in Marrakech

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November 17th 2006
Good Lord. Marrakech is utterly wonderful. Who wouldn't love wandering lost through mazes of narrow, dark, red clay alleyways (and souks) occassionally coming across blindingly sunny openings where tooth pullers smile at you and snake charmers wrap pythons around your neck sans asking? ... read more

Africa » Morocco » Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz » Marrakech

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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