"Let's hope all those eager delegates who will be at COP7 actually take time to study the temperature history of where they're visiting - there's no 'global warming' at all in Morocco", he said.

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Over the course of 20 years of biweekly trips to Morocco, he has embraced the country's natural beauty, turbulent history and rich, sensual culture.

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