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  Larache, Morocco: Spanish on the rocks
Larache retains much of the Spanish touch from the period of colonization, and is a summer resort very much popular among Moroccans, especially emigrated Moroccans on holiday in the old home town.
Larache has much of what is found in other cities in this part of Morocco, cities like Asilah, Tangier, and Tetouan.
Social life in Larache is highly developed, with long mingling hours in the evenings.
i-cias.com /morocco/larache.htm   (189 words)

  
 Itinerario IV.El Legado Andalusi   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
As with the ancient Lixus close by, the Muslim origins of Larache remain obscure, although the town’s literary tradition is steeped in ancient myths and legends to this respect.
Larache is rarely mentioned again until the fifteenth century when it reappears in historical sources documenting the multiple Portuguese and Spanish attacks in the area.
Larache’s dual Hispano-Moroccan heritage is revealed in the monuments of both civilisations: the Castillo de la Cigüeña (a Spanish seventeenth-century fortress), on the one hand, the eighteenth-century palace–residences on the other.
www.legadoandalusi.es /itinerarios/it4/eng/circuitos4.htm   (2234 words)

  
 Laracheweb-Introduction   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Involved in a Sara band of coloured, avoids it's houses and it's arcades it's gates and it's columns, of all the nuances of the rainbow.
Indeed, the configuration of the old city is an Arab type, while the dwellings of the modern city adopt the Andalusia style.
Larache also shelters an archaeological museum, where the exhumed currencies of the site of Lixus are in particular gathered.
www.geocities.com /laracheweb/introduction.htm   (454 words)

  
 LARACHE: Photographic Report of an old town in Morocco by RON HALEBER, alias website HARUN AL-RACHID: Photographic ...
LARACHE: Photographic Report of an old town in Morocco by RON HALEBER, alias website HARUN AL-RACHID: Photographic Reports on life in Morocco in English/French/Dutch language.
The town of Larache was constructed for defence against the attacks of the Portugese and the Spaniards.
View on the Arab city Larache from the spot of the old Phoenician and Roman city of Lixus.
members.chello.nl /rphaleber/town.html   (445 words)

  
 Larache, Morocco: City cliffs
The cliffs follow Larache as far as the city stretches in southern direction.
Cliffs of Larache as seen from south, in northern direction.
Further behind is the city beach, divided from Larache by the Loukos river.
i-cias.com /morocco/larache01.htm   (151 words)

  
 Larache - Beach and Coastline - Hotel Near   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The explanation is the number of migrant families, scattered about Europe, who return to the town for the holiday.
As well as being part of communities in Barcelona, Naples and Paris, people from Larache account for most of the Moroccan community in London, and on the beach you're likely to come upon kids with disarming English accents.
Planning to cross the Atlantic in a vessel made of papyrus reeds, re-creating voyages believed to have been undertaken by ancient Egyptian mariners, Heyerdahl was intrigued to hear about similar craft being used in Larache.
hotelnear.com /127/138/480g/Morocco-Larache-Beach_And_Coastline.html   (338 words)

  
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Be that as it may, I found them such very troublesome companions, that I preferred the night air to the prospect of being devoured before morning; I therefore wrapped myself up in a thick blanket, and slept, unmolested, in the open air, till after daybreak, when I found myself sufficiently refreshed to pursue my journey.
Be that as it may, the situation of the present Larache gives great probability to the supposition of its being the reputed _Lixus_ of the ancients.
It is commanded by an Alcaid, subject to the authority of the Governor of Larache, and ranks among the principal cities of the empire of Morocco.
www.gutenberg.org /dirs/1/1/2/9/11297/11297-0.txt   (17667 words)

  
 Larache   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Larache is a magnificent town, strongly in influenced by its spanish past.
The ancient town of lixus, a long deserted Phoenician fort, stands close by.
Larache is a lively fishing resort, whose distinctive archways and columns, shimmer with a rainbow of colours.
www.mincom.gov.ma /english/reg_cit/cities/larache/larache.html   (42 words)

  
 Larache, Morocco: Stork's castle
While being an old Spanish fortress, it is now turned into a focal point of Larache.
While its interior is well guarded by well-kept tall walls and canons, the people of Larache have taken over the nearby park which provides for such good shelter in hot summer months.
One of the few place in Larache that is a hang-out for the young and the beautiful is located here.
lexicorient.com /morocco/larache03.htm   (92 words)

  
 Larache, Morocco: Old city
Moving around the old city involves walking the roads that fall quickly in direction of the sea and the river.
While the old city of Larache is far from being large, it is surprisingly easy to get lost in.
Fortunately there is practically no hustling in Larache, so people will be most helpful if you ask them.
lexicorient.com /morocco/larache04.htm   (126 words)

  
 Laracheweb-Lixus   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Ancient site located north of the modern seaport of Larache, (Morocco), on the right bank of the wad Loukkos (Locus River).
It is included in the urban perimeter of the town of Larache.
The life is maintained there nevertheless until the Islamic time by the presence of a mosque and a house with patio with the covered walls of painted stuccos.
www.geocities.com /laracheweb/lixus.htm   (483 words)

  
 VirtualTourist.com - matcrazy1's Larache Travel Page
Larache is a summer Atlantic resort very popular among Moroccans, I was told.
I found a lot of Spanish influences from the period of colonisation in Larache's medina.
Finally, Larache is a perfect base for visiting nearby (5 km = 3 mi) ruins of ancient Roman city of Lixus.
members.virtualtourist.com /m/9ecb/2037ee   (312 words)

  
 Hotel Listings & Destination Guide for Africa & Middle East - Morocco - Tangier and ...
LARACHE is a relaxed, easy-going town, its summer visitors primarily Moroccan tourists, who come to enjoy the beaches to the north of the estuary of the River Loukos.
In its heyday it was quite a metropolis, publishing its own Spanish newspaper and journal, and drawing a cosmopolitan population that included the French writer Jean Genet, who spent the last decade of his life here and is buried in the old Spanish cemetery.
Before its colonization in 1911, Larache was a small trading port, its activities limited by dangerous offshore sand bars.
www.eztrip.com /dg_viewLocation_locationId-36758.html   (514 words)

  
 Eleven Shadows Travels: Morocco/Spain   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Larache is a small beach town located south of Asilah and north of Rabat along the Atlantic Coast.
Shown here is the Place de la Libération, a central hub of activity in Larache.
People in Larache frequently come out for the evening stroll either here or in the promenade overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
www.elevenshadows.com /travels/morocco14.htm   (447 words)

  
 Larache Harbormouth, Morocco Surf Forecast, Tides, Surfcam and Sea Conditions
Larache Harbormouth, Morocco Surf Forecast, Tides, Surfcam and Sea Conditions
We are continuously developing this site with the aim of providing the most comprehensive online resource for surfers.
At the moment, we display the current current weather observations / forecast for Larache Harbormouth, tide data, sea temperature and a growing list of Surfcams.
www.surf-forecast.com /breaks/LaracheHarbormouth.shtml   (137 words)

  
 Explora Hotel de Larache, Atacama Chile
Built in the local style with adobe and open aired breezy stone patios, the explora atacama lodge is its own oasis of modern conveniences, gourmet food and all the luxuries to soothe tired muscles after exploring the surrounding desert.
Hotel de Larache has 52 luxury spacious rooms with Jacuzzi, sitting rooms and ample natural light with wood and tile accents, plush linens, down comforters and custom designed furnishings.
Contact us to include Explora Lodge in the Atacama Desert or Explora Lodge in Patagonia in a customized itinerary of travel in Chile.
www.lostworldadventures.com /countries/chile/properties/atacama/exploraatacama.htm   (321 words)

  
 Association Sidi Mimoun   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Rabita Andalousa is a vocal and instrumental ensemble composed by masters musicians from the Conservatories of Larache and Tetouan.
The musical ensemble with a set reduced at his gist and the emphasis given to the rhythmical section, originate from the teaching of Haj `Abdelkrim Raïss, pupil of Mohammed El Brihi, one of the great masters of the century.
Mohammed Amin Akrami (voice, violin, lute): graduate at the Conservatory of Music of Larache, he study in Tétouan with Mohammed Larbi Tensamani, who at present replace as director of the Tétouan Wilaya Orchestra.
www.gnawa.net /rabita.htm   (443 words)

  
 larache harbormouth north morocco africa surf spot, photos, WannaSurf   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
larache harbormouth north morocco africa surf spot, photos, WannaSurf
Just get on a bus or in a car and head to the city of Larache.
Let us know if we forgot something at Larache Harbormouth.
www.wannasurf.com /spot/Africa/Morocco/North/larache_harbormouth   (168 words)

  
 King Mohammed launches extension works of Larache port
Morocco's King Mohammed VI on Tuesday launched the extension works of the port of the northern town of Larache.
The king heard explanations on the project that seeks to promote fisheries-related industrial activities in the port and generate new job opportunities.
King Mohammed also launched another project for the electrification of 154 villages in the commune of Rissana Chamalia in Larache.
www.arabicnews.com /ansub/Daily/Day/010221/2001022118.html   (223 words)

  
 Maroc : Museums : Larache : Archaeological Museum   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Maroc : Museums : Larache : Archaeological Museum
Formerly the palace of Sultan Youssef Abdelhak el Merini between 1258 and 1281, the history of this impressive building also includes its use by the Spaniards as a setting for state occasions, as a courthouse and even as a weapons room.
Souvenirs of its struggle for independence, ancient coins, fishing equipment, musical instruments, statues, jewellery and perfume bottles...
www.maroc.net /culture/museums/larache1.html   (90 words)

  
 Hotel de Larache in Atacama
The Hotel de Larache is situated next to San Pedro de Atacama.
There are few places on earth, where a dream of luxury and adventure will come true.
Hotel de Larache in Atacama is definitely one of them.
www.amazonadventures.com /explora.htm   (1000 words)

  
 VirtualTourist.com - Larache Tips - Pictures, Tips and Reviews
I think that Larache is a beutiful town my favourite place in particular would be Qabliya and Masedro which is not known to many people, apart from the settlers of course, it is a cliff behind the lighthouse which overlooks the Atlantic ocean.
I have many fond memories of Larache as we go their nearly every year as my family are originaly from Larache.
I think that the thing that I most enjoy about Larache is the culture and its people and enjoy spending time with them in general as they are full of life.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Africa/Morocco/Province_de_Larache/Larache-2111470/General_Tips-Larache-BR-1.html   (384 words)

  
 From Egypt to the present
Left to himself without encouragement and discipline, self-taught at the piano, he suffered from lack of structure.
In Larache he would draw blueprints of towns.
Afterwards often put an arm over his eyes, and with the arm still blocking where the attack fell, he would bomb the blueprint with quick-landing pencil points.
www.marharrell.com /Pages/ed_from_egypt.htm   (3615 words)

  
 albawaba.com middle east news information::Socio-educational center for youth opens in Larache   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The center will include two main parts: one, which will serve as a socio-educational center for youths, and another, which will serve for professional training in the field of tourism.
Le Matin reports that the agreement was cosigned by the Province of Larache, by the Provincial Committee and the Urban Community of Larache, the Development of the North Agency, The Moroccan Red Cross, the Spanish Agency for International Cooperation through the CODESPA Foundation, the Telefonica-Maroc Foundation and the Minister of Tourism.
This third center in Larache provides us with the opportunity to continue developing new educational centers in the country" said Filali, the president of the Orien-Occident Foundation.
www.albawaba.com /en/countries/Morocco/181001   (187 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Larache (Morocco Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
AllRefer.com - Larache (Morocco Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
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The Phoenicians founded a trading post on the site, which was later captured by the Romans and called Lixus.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/L/Larache.html   (129 words)

  
 Larache - Reviews and Travel Information - TripAdvisor
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 Larache tourism - Larache vacation reviews - Larache vacations - TripAdvisor
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 Barrak Hassan - Ruelle a Larache - Artist Portfolio - Online Art Gallery
Ruelle a Larache / Painting Acrylic / 40x55cm / 500 euros
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