Fertile Valley

Azilal to Tabant, Agouti, and M'Goun

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July 14th 2009
A wealthy town in the foothills of the High Atlas Mountains, Azilal is not just a good base for reaching M'Goun and Cascades Ouzoud - it's also a pleasant hideaway from the heat and touts. Stock up on food here for any treks, as the costs double or triple in the mountains. When I visited, a pack of stray dogs walked directly down the middle of the main street in the evenings. People honked and mak ... read more

Africa » Morocco » Tadla-Azilal

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In 788, about a century after the Arab conquest of North Africa, successive Moorish dynasties began to rule in Morocco. In the 16th century, the Sa'adi monarchy, particularly under Ahmad AL-MANSUR (1578-1603), repelled foreign invaders and inaugurate... ... read more