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Day 11 - Leaving Aït Ben Haddou, going to Marrakesh

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March 11th 2016
Day 11 - Leaving Aït Ben Haddou, going to Marrakesh Oh yes.... Another good nights sleep, I never fail! The really heavy blankets make me so comfortable! We were up naturally at 6.30; showered, and ready for breakfast at 7. It's been s good group for timing. We've never had any latecomers! We set off at 8am for Marrakesh. I sat with Sarah today. We watched Philomena, but although Saerah was ... 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