Hassan II mosque

Morocco

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July 13th 2016
After many false starts as to what to do with our spare days we decided on Morocco. We booked a tour which would give us a private driver and guides in each city. We flew from London to CASABLANCA. A rather hair raising drive from the airport to our hotel. We were to learn that one of the things the French gave to Morocco was their road system. Major intersections are like driving around l'arc ... read more

Africa » Morocco

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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