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RABAT

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November 20th 2014
Casablanca/ Rabat. 18,19,20 November, 2014. Now in Rabat, arriving by train from Casablanca yesterday at midday. Blue sky and 25C the past few days. Delightful weather. Our last day in Casablanca we spent on the Corniche ( love this word), walked the wide beachfront esplanade about 6 kms opposite direction to previous day. The North Atlantic was flat with some good surfing and rolling waves ... read more

Africa » Morocco » Rabat-Salé-Zemmour-Zaer » Rabat

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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