Category Archives: Morocco

Sidi Ifni -Morocco

Posted on November 19, 2011 by admin

Historically, Sidi Ifni is claimed to be the location of Santa Cruz de la Mar Pequeña, which had been for long pursued by Spain who built a small coastal fortress there in the 15th century. Although the existence of the … Continue reading →

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Erg Chebbi-Morocco

Posted on November 19, 2011 by admin

The dunes of Erg Chebbi is a strikingly strange natural formation. On the top of the flattest area you could imagine, suddenly a long mountain of sand rises. This mountain is surrounded by flat and desolate nature on all sides, … Continue reading →

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The High Atlas-Morocco

Posted on November 19, 2011 by admin

The High Atlas is the biggest mountain range in North Africa. These striking mountains offer extremely impressive mountain biking trails, hiking trails and photography opportunities. The high peaks result in plenty of rainfall; therefore the High Atlas has many fertile … Continue reading →

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The Rif Mountains-Morocco

Posted on November 19, 2011 by admin

In 710, Salih I ibn Mansur founded the kingdom of Nekor in the Rif and Berbers started converting to Islam. Berber Muslim kingdoms started establishing more cities. By the 15th century, many Spanish Moors were exiled from Spain and most … Continue reading →

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Hassan Tower-Morocco

Posted on November 19, 2011 by admin

Hassan Tower or Tour Hassan is the minaret of an incomplete mosque in Rabat, Morocco. Begun in 1195, the tower was intended to be the largest minaret in the world along with the mosque, also intended to be the world’s … Continue reading →

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