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Ben Guerir Air Base

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Ben Guerir Air Base is a Royal Moroccan Air Force base in the Marraksh-Safi region, located about 58 kilometres (36 mi) north of Marrakech, near the town of Ben Guerir.
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Coordinates:   32°7'26"N   7°54'42"W

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  • wa3ra
  • Was stationed at Ben Guerir Air Base 1955- 1956. It was tough, at first, getting use to the area, but after awhile it grew on you. I loved my visits to Casablanca and Marrakech. It was a totally different world for this Georgis born airman. I often think back on that special year in my life.
  • I was a young boy as a dependent of an officer. I had many great times: being in the Boy Scouts and going camping in the Atlas Mountains,learning to golf at the Marrakesh golf course, bagging groceries at the base commisary. Many great memories.
  • I arrived in Ben Guerir in 1955-1958. Been only 22 never away from home was quite an experience.Upon arrival one week or two my husband was sent to TDY. I had a 2 year child , yes like Sgt Sims says it was tough. Can you imagine what it was for a young woman. my great concern was my child, and getting used to scorpions,,,alot happened. Remember there were times we were restricted to base, when we were not we would go to Marrakesh,,,,,,,and to the ocean . WE were a small goup and we would go every where together. yet it was tough, I learned that you become a family and look out for each other. It had its ups and downs but I made it the best for an american family been over sea. I still have some good memories.
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