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The Tagahzout region is blessed with a multi aspect coastline which means on any given day a wide range of waves can be found to suit the whole spectrum of surfing abilities, like wise there are surf spots to suit an array of swell, tide, and wind variations.
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B OIL ERS Just south of the lighthouse of Cap Rhir, a washed-up ship boiler gives its name to this consistent and powerful righthander. Vertical lips and speed walls are held up by funnelling trade winds, bouncing off the hills. Experts only as it’s tricky getting in and out because of the urchins and sharp rock shelf. Try the keyhole from behind the large rock to the North. Always bigger than Tarhazoute so it’s often crowded.
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One of the region’s most beautiful roads runs south of Aglou Plage, offering wonderful views of the ocean, rugged hills and the occasional empty cove. Then comes Mirleft, with a burgeoning surf scene and beckoning cafes under the arches on its main street. Historically popular with artists, musicians and overlanders recovering from Saharan crossings, this cosmopolitan little spot is developing as fans of water and wind sports discover the area. Mirleft also has a healthy share of the best coastal accommodation south of Essaouira. The climate is gentle, the air clear, the views magnificent – and the fledgling tourism development has largely been the work of individuals, rather than corporations or chains.
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in forested hills, and the mighty desert.
ground, there are rugged coastlines, waterfalls and caves
fluffy cloudbank from the Tizi n’Test pass. On lower
night skies glistening in the thin air, and views over a
to Saharan oases – offer simple, breathtaking pleasures:
High Atlas but also the Rif and suntanned ranges leading
local cooperatives. The mountains – not just the famous
the richly coloured and patterned rugs you’ll lust after in
Lyrical landscapes carpet this slice of North Africa like
Morocco could have been tailor-made for travellers.
From Saharan dunes to the peaks of the High Atlas,
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The tremendous massif of Jebel el Kest forms the northern bank of the Ameln Valley, and the backbone of the Anti-Atlas mountain range to the north of Tafraout. The highest point on the escarpment, Afan-Tmezgadiwine, sits at 2375m above sea level, and is generally referred to simply as 'Jebel el Kest'. The summit of Jebel el Kest can be reached without any technical climbing skills, but the terrain is rough and often pathless - even the four recognised ‚paths‘ are indistinct and almost impossible to follow when you don‘t know where you‘re going. It is therefore strongly recommended to hire a local guide for your ascent, who will be able to arrange overnight accommodation if required at Tagdicht, and ensure a trouble-free ascent of the mountain. Experienced hill-walkers may prefer to make the ascent unguided, but please take care - navigation is difficult, the terrain is hostile, and there are no rescue services.
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spice and adventure.
sounds, all ready to welcome the traveller looking for
beat of local hip hop. Morocco has a hundred faces and
the city, from the call to prayer from the mosque to the
and weaving the pattern anew – from the countryside to
increasingly youthful one, taking the best of its traditions
Berber population forms a strong national identity, but an
wider Middle East into whole cloth. Its mixed Arab and
woven its ties to sub-Saharan Africa, Europe and the
Morocco is a storied country, that has over the centuries
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Six kilometres from Tamraght, the laid-back fishing village of Taghazout, once famous for calamari and hippies, is now considered Morocco’s premier surfing destination for both pros and learners. The scruffy roadside village is a mixed-up place, a largely dry tourist town where surf culture dominates. The main beach is great for swimming, but during and after the Moroccan summer holiday, the influx of domestic tourists can overwhelm the village's infrastructure.
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