Category: VE North Africa


Egypt’s Past Revealed at Valley of the Kings

8 April, 2008 (11:38) | VE North Africa | By: a.i. editor

The Valley of the Kings was made famous by the discovery of Tutankhamen’s tomb a.k.a. King Tut in 1922 which was propelled to the archives of mystery & awe by the Curse of the Pharaohs. Although there are curses written in the vicinity of the tombs, the curse does not make much sense as in the case of the deaths of those who discovered Tutankhamen’s tomb; only 8 out 58 people died “mysteriously”.

 

Valley of the Kings, Egypt; Satellite View

 

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Moroccan Culture Tips & Low Priced Shopping

26 March, 2008 (01:12) | VE North Africa | By: a.i. editor

Morocco is a staggeringly beautiful country with its unique taste & coloring. Although it borders on Tunisia, in it there is nothing like the country. Morocco is a totally different country. In Morocco, the official language is Arabic. Nonetheless, in the mountain regions local dialects are used. The second basic language most frequently in use is French. Further follows Spanish & then English. Spanish language is especially extended in the environments of Fez, since there settled Moslems, once banished from Spain.

Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca, Morocco

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Morocco - Holiday Destination to Suit Any Taste

26 March, 2008 (01:09) | VE North Africa | By: a.i. editor

Atlantic Ocean in the West, the Mediterranean on the north offer excellent golden beaches. Four banks of mountains with the waterfalls & eternal of snow at the apexes, centenary cedar scaffolding in foot, extensive plains, covered with tangerine & orange trees, the rivers, which flow along the very edge of desert & on the gorges of mountains, nature made Morocco one of the most excellent countries in the world. Morocco is a holiday destination to suit any taste.

Atlas Mountains, Morocco

Climate in Morocco is Mediterranean with hot dry summer & a warm moist winter. The average temperature in January on the coast is 12 degrees celcius; in summer of July its 24 degrees celcius, in the mountains its -15 degrees celcius. Snow on the height of 2000 meters lies more than 5 months in the year. The Atlas Mountains in Morocco do not have glaciers, but they accumulate much snow to feed rivers in the summer period. Tours throughout Morocco can be found online from JourneyBeyondTravel with competitive prices! Downloadable Morocco tours brochures are available too. View an image of a waterfall in Morocco.

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