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- noun an older or native quarter of many cities in northern Africa; the quarter in which the citadel is located
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Daisy Fuentes at 'ROCK THE KASBAH' October 26, 2009 www. maximotv.com http www. twitter Daisy Fuentes at the3rd Annual 'Rock The Kasbah' Fundraising
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Daisy Fuentes at 'ROCK THE KASBAH' October 26, 2009 www. maximotv.com http www. twitter Daisy Fuentes at the3rd Annual 'Rock The Kasbah' Fundraising
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The Kasbah is the official quarter, where the soldiers and governing officials have their home, and the prison called Hib Misbah receives all evil-doers, and men whose luck is ill.
Morocco S.L. Bensusan
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It was his intention to go to Al Jezira, to seek the French commandant at the barracks known as the Kasbah, and give him the information concerning Bab Azoun.
Miss Caprice George Rathborne 1896
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However I encountered an array of vegan food and loads of vegetarian options, such as a tagine from the North African stall called The Kasbah, made up of soya and a variety of beans and spices, with couscous and salad.
WN.com - Articles related to Ten tips for expectant mothers 2010
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However I encountered an array of vegan food and loads of vegetarian options, such as a tagine from the North African stall called The Kasbah, made up of soya and a variety of beans and spices, with couscous and salad.
WN.com - Articles related to Ten tips for expectant mothers 2010
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The Kasbah was a major stop off on caravan routes from the south of Morocco to Marrakech and was built by the el Glaoui clan, who effectively ruled over the local area in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Viator Travel Blog Scott Mc 2010
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However I encountered an array of vegan food and loads of vegetarian options, such as a tagine from the North African stall called The Kasbah, made up of soya and a variety of beans and spices, with couscous and salad.
WN.com - Articles related to Ten tips for expectant mothers 2010
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However I encountered an array of vegan food and loads of vegetarian options, such as a tagine from the North African stall called The Kasbah, made up of soya and a variety of beans and spices, with couscous and salad.
WN.com - Articles related to Ten tips for expectant mothers 2010
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So in modern times it is part of the Wali or Governor's palace and is included in the Maroccan "Kasbah" or fortalice.
Arabian nights. English Anonymous 1855
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