View from Top of Ait Benhaddou

November 21st 2016
After two party nights it was surprising to see everyone on time for an 8 am start. Leaving the valley we headed towards the Street of 1000 Kasbah's with the ancient hills of the Anti Atlas on one side & the snow capped mountains of the High Atlas ahead on the other side. The Street is hemed in by a river valley on one side & hills on the other & heading towards our destination town, Ait Benhad ... read more

Africa » Morocco

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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Gerry & Ruth

Gerry and Ruth Travels

We are Gerry & Ruth, a retired couple living in Brisbane Australia. We have 2 adult sons now on their own travel/work adventures based in London. Retirement has allowed us the opportunity travel as a means to keep the grey matter moving, stay healthy and as a periodic reminder as to how fortunate we are to live in such a wonderful country. Without conscious planning the theme of out trips to date have been based around ancient civilisations and cultures mixed with elements of adventure and trekking. The blog is a great way to keep family & friends informed of our travels and maybe giv... full info

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