Morocco: The traditional meals full of flavors

The moroccan kitchen is always surprising for the foreign people who know about it for the first time, the simplicity of people does not reflect the complexity of the mix made by the moroccan chef, and of course we are talking about women, who master the secrets of the majestic cooking. That mixture turns to a traditional meal full of flavors, which makes you appreciate the tast and never forget about the country  and its people.

شلالات اوزود في المغرب - Cascades d'Ouzoud au maroc - Ouzoud waterfalls...

The beautiful Ouzoud waterfalls Morocco

Take side roads to enjoy a sweet day at the feet of one of the most beautiful waterfall in North Africa.

From Marrakech, the Ouzoud are natural wonders that must be earned. It is reached after a journey indeed over 150 Km, is 2h30, which takes many roads. However, the most famous waterfalls of Morocco waters are well worth the trip. High of 110 meters, its water bounce on several levels and projected into the air of fine droplets. The waterfalls are almost permanently highlighted a beautiful rainbow. 

Upon arrival in Ouzoud, you will find many small eateries that serve excellent traditional Moroccan cuisine, souvenir stalls or small hotel offer. However, it is easy to exceed without being harassed too, and begin its descent to sesame as expected following a well landscaped and dotted with olive trees path. Arriving at the foot of waterfalls, one can indulge in the joys of swimming, enjoy a meal in-the water, or just sip a mint tea by observing the ride Rhesus Macaques (monkeys desert). 

If swimming is not for you, you can cross the river via the wooden bridge or, for a few dirhams, one of the small boats humorously dubbed "The France", "The Phocéa" and "Titanic." Many hiking possibilities available to you. You may like to go to the sources Ouzoud located about 6 km. You cross a Oliveraies for 1-2 Km before overtaking an old oil press. Happened to the sources, you will need to hurry to get in jersey and throw you in the cool water and lipids. 

Ouzoud has charm to spend a balmy day. No wonder also Ouzoud simply means "Sweet" in Amarzigh.

Ourika Valley & Toubkal National Park

Ourika Valley Morocco

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The Ourika Valley is located south of Marrakesh. Easily accessible, it is the most popular valleys of the High Atlas, where the presence of some tourist hotels. Beautiful Berber villages dot the valley. We recommend you to spend a day or a night of sleep (especially for hikers). Among the nice surprises of the valley, the bioaromatiques gardens enchant lovers. 

Beyond the Haouz, it really gets into the Ourika valley, the landscape is more green, and the air becoming cooler. Enjoy a succession of points of view on the drug route Douars where the Kasbah of Ourika majestically dominate the valley! Beautiful walks you waiting for Khemis, Asguine, Aghbalou, Asgaour and Oulmès. Below Ourika winds through orchards, gardens and fields. In the spring, the colors of the valley are stunning. Aghbalou being the largest village on the Oued Ourika, a stop is required. Do not miss the brick mosque, unexpected changes of classical Islamic art. The place is lovely for a gourmet break on the river. The road finally stops in Setti Fatma, at 1500m altitude. This peaceful village is a perfect starting point for many walks in the valley. The best is probably hiking the seven waterfalls. It takes 1 hour walk round trip, so wear appropriate footwear as the ground can be slippery when it rained. You can also go for a walk in the hills of Setti Fatma, towards the woods. After 2:30 you climb you'll have earned a picnic lunch under the trees, facing a picturesque panorama of the Douars Valley. Beyond Setti Fatma, a track continues towards Tadrart, ideal bike or 4X4.

The national park of Tazekka - Morocco

established in 1950 on an initial area of ​​680 hectares, the national park of Tazekka main objective was to protect all existing summit of Jebel Tazekka natural resources, especially the forest of cedars (Cedrus atlantica), which is isolated from this peak, away from other Moroccan cedar forests, those of the Middle Atlas, or those of the Rif ...

The diversity of landscapes, forests, fresh water supplies and clean air of the park is for Morocco irreplaceable elements. The Tazekka is the main water source of a whole region downstream provider, it is known as the water tower. But habit is taking a long time to consider the main contributions of the mountain as free: river water, biodiversity reserves and clean air are non-monetary assets. Only mining products once caused a transfer of money that can really affect the infrastructure and equipment of the mining areas. The exploitation of these deposits has not created in the Park as islets of ephemeral prosperity fallen into mediocrity at the end of production and can have negative impacts on the surrounding landscape.

The area of ​​the park was expanded to preserve other natural resources that have remarkable strengths. To the east, a forest of oak undeveloped, interspersed with dry crops and bordered by a large depression where people practice intensive cereal. To the west, a forest of cork oak kitchen, economically important, both for the production of cork and pastoral production.

TIZNIT and MIRLEFT - The awesomeness of Morocco

 Tiznit or Tiznet  is a town in the southern Moroccan economic region of Souss-Massa-Drâa, founded in 1881 by the sultan Hassan I. It has a population of approximately 50,000. Tiznit is well known for its silver jewelry, daggers and sabres.