Resting by the river

Ourika valley

December 19th 2012
I can dampen most people’s spirits. I can see the possible catch in the ‘too good to be true.’ I am the wary one with eyes in the back of my head, scamometer on alert when being spoken to, guided by etc. but I didn’t see this one coming. Seasoned travellers beware. There is always a new scam even for the most suspecting of tourists. Number 15 stall on the Djemaa el-Fna did themselves pro ... read more

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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

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Meryl Dunton-Rose

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A long time traveller with a father with itchy feet who encouraged me to see all. So glad the pandemic is over! Another long sojourn in Europe this year 2023 with an exciting three weeks in Sri Lanka as the culmination of the trip. Graeme and I travel well together and enjoy exploring some of the unusual and some of the well-trodden sights the world has to offer. Plans for Gino our motorhome to be travelling through Italy, Albania and Montenegro this year interspersed with family events and a 100th birthday party! More on that later. ... full info

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