Maghribi

We continue along through the High Atlas Mountains to our hiking destination. Our bags are carried up my mules so the 1 hour hike is easier. We stopped for lunch with ALOT of hunger little kitties at our feed (well fed by me). Then witnessed a funeral procession and burial. They are extremely against picture taking at the best of times so none were taken. It is only men that attend to a burial - women stay at home. The burial takes place within 24 hours and the body is laid to rest on their right side facing Mecca.
We passed through an area that was hit my the earthquake in September 2023. People were moved into tents and given 8,000 euros. It could take up to a year to rebuild homes so each family is given an additional 50 euros a month for one year.
The roads are full of police checks…all tour operators have a disc recording in the vehicle to ensure they stop for rests every 2 hours. All roads that we travelled on were in excellent condition, but we have been stopped 2x. They checked the van disc, tour operator documents and the first aid/fire extinguisher….very thorough safety check!
Interesting hike up the mountain-side to the cutest home stay family. Parts of the village have been very damaged by the earthquake.
Auberge Tafaotu Armed is the name of the homestay, in the village of Imlil, high in the Atlas Mountains but showers, electricity and wifi 🤷‍♀️Baca lagi