Jamaa El Fna

Moroccan Views

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June 17th 2011
Geo: 31.6334, -7.9996My first step on to the continent of Africa is in the diverse country of Morocco. So close to mainland Europe, but a completely different culture and landscape. Morocco has it all, culture, cities, ocean, mountains, desert and large areas of bare rocky land where the odd town pops up.I was really excited to visiting Morocco, a little more of a challenge than Europe itself, ... 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