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Sleeping in a Berber tent in the desert was surprisingly warm, despite some gusty winds that caused the entry flap on our tent to occasionally open up, letting in some wind and a bunch of sand. Picking sand out of your ears and from in between your teeth is definitely not a great way to wake up!
I Don't Want to Crap in My Pants!

December 24th 2009
Geo: 31.63, -8Our guides awakened us at 6:30 with the light thumping of a Moroccan drum; not all heard it, but they were eventually roused by the grunting of the camels! We did find out a bit of an explanation for the behaviour of our camels; apparently it's mating season, so perhaps they were just horny beasts. Though everybody ended up on different camels, the guides ensured that Michae ... read more
Africa » Morocco

Moroccan Flag 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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