See Ouarzazate and Die: Travels Through Morocco

by Sylvia Kennedy

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An eccentric Englishwoman's first-hand view of life in Morocco. Taking in the politics (including the Moroccan attitude towards the Gulf War), religion, archaeology, history and contemporary life, the author has written a very personal view of a remarkable and fascinating country.

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mahallett 2,712 reviews

she has been to morocco 7 times and yet she doesn't seem to like it or inspire her readers to go there. i know one person who went to morocco(joanne hale's sister)with her boyfriend, met a really nice guy(unofficial guide) who tied her guy up and raped her on their 2nd to last night.
i didn't learn much about morocco.

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