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Europe 11-13 Trip 365  
   

Europe 11-13 Trip 365

Casablanca, Rabat of Morocco, Dien Bien Phu victory and Morocco's Independence 11-2013

December 2nd 2013
Morocco was a French protectorate from 1912 and achieved independence in 1956. The northern area of Morocco was under a Spanish protectorate concurrently. Morocco is the first country to recognize the United states when she declared independent in 1777 and Morocco shows the loyal friendship with the U.S. as an oldest friend under the treaty. 99% of Moroccans are Muslim with the Berber descent ... read more
Africa » Morocco » Grand Casablanca

Moroccan Flag 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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