I’m not sure what you do when it’s 45°C in London, but I assume climbing up several rocks and travelling on dust covered, winding tracks in order to see waterfalls isn’t high on the list. The youth in Marrakech however, seem active and excited and visit the Ourika valleys in order to relax and recoup. The valley is situated right next to the Atlas mountains and the peaks of these enormous formations of rock are visible as soon as you leave the city. Uneven and rocky paths cut their way through the hillside and the little riverside village of Setti Fatma and unlike Marrakech where the view is predominantly beige dry plains, greenery and vegetation grows in abundance. The village people cater for tourist desires and provide food and drink as well as selling their pottery
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