High Atlas Mountains

Views and a drive on the high mountains
Ouarzazate

Film capital of Morocco. Many known films made here, from Lawrence of Arabia to Gladiator and many more. Ait Ben Haddou is the old town where much of the filming takes place. The second pic is theLeggi altro
Aroumd

That is the correct name of the last and highest village in the High Atlas Mountains, at the foot of Jbel Tubkhal, the highest mountain in North Africa. This was the view from the Gite or home stayLeggi altro
Essaouira

A fishing and resort town on the Atlantic. And one of my favorite places we visited. Of course that might be related to being in the Sahara and Atlas Mountains where we had trouble getting warm. 70FLeggi altro
Argan

Argan is a tree that grows only in this area of Morocco. It gives a fruit that produces an oil like olive oil but with a different aroma and taste. The pics look out at the Afghan forest, a closerLeggi altro
Essaouira fortress and harbor

Old Portuguese fortress protecting the old harbor. One picture I don't have is of the fish market right at the harbor. I got too busy eating fresh oysters while we bought a lot of different fish forLeggi altro
Marrakesh

Most enjoyable city on the tour. Maybe because it just is. Maybe because I had adjusted to the culture. Maybe both. First pic is dinner in the medina. Very large open square that fills up with foodLeggi altro
Palace al Badi

Old royal palace under restoration. Many gardens and pools. A small museum in the lower levels
Bahia palace

Home of the vizier to the royal whose palace is under reconstruction. This palace is mostly restored. Pics are of various rooms and spaces in the palace. The 2nd pic is the harem garden
The souk in Marrakesh

The souk or old market in the medina is a wonderful place. Narrow, winding streets/alleyways with innumerable merchants selling anything you can think of. Even though it might look like it is indoors,Leggi altro