view from terrace of riad

Miserable Marrakech

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December 17th 2017
You travel for joy but some travels can turn into misery. Marrakech was my first in Africa, a predominantly muslim country which did not match my expectations except for fresh fruits in abundance! While the predominantly Christian countries will be in festive mode with shutters down for Christmas, it will be business as usual in the muslim world. With that in mind, my friend suggested Morocco w ... 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