Activity:1
Berber
trails 4WD day trip from Marrakech.
Activity:2
Trekking
in
Chefchaouen, the
Rif
mountains The Rif Mountains, bordering the Moroccan coast for about 200km are the
highest peaks in northern Morocco. Trekking opportunities here are good enough
to draw even the most sloth-like backpacker away from the cafés and roof
terraces of Chefchaouen, if only for a few hours. The hike starts from behind
Camping Azilane, following the 4WD track that takes you to the hamlet of Aïn
Tissimlane. Rocks painted with a yellow and white stripe indicate that you're
on the right path. It's straightforward and quick to descend by the same route.
Alternatively, you can head north from the saddle on a path that takes you to a
cluster of villages on the other side of the mountain.
construted attraction:1
Menara Gardens
The menara gardens were built in the 12th century. The Menara
Gardens and its large central reservoir were built to serve as both productive
orchards and personal pleasure gardens for the caliph. The Menara Gardens,
with 40 varieties of olive tree, were for a long time the romantic
meeting-place of sultans, and for good reason. A pavilion, surrounded by
cypress trees, is reflected in a majestic lake against a background of the High
Atlas.
It is open from 5.30am till 6.30pm everyday.
Constructed attraction:2
El
Badi palace
nspired by the Alhambra in
Granada, the "incomparable palace" was built in 1578.The Saadian
sultan Ahmad al-Mansur had it built with the most precious materials: onyx,
gold and Italian marble, which were traded pound for pound for sugar. According
to ambassadors' accounts, the palace was simply sublime. The story goes that,
one day, Al-Mansur asked a jester what he thought of his palace. His
premonitory response was "When it is destroyed, it will leave behind a
huge pile of stone". His jealous successor, Moulay Ismail, spared the Saadian
Tombs but effectively destroyed El Badi. The materials were transported to
build the city of Meknes. Now, the palace is home only to storks. El Badi Palace is open daily, 8:30am-5:45pm
(closed 12:45am-2:30pm). Entry costs 10(about $3NZD) dirham. There is also a 20
dirham combined ticket to also enter the Koutoubia Mosque.
Natural Attraction:
Atlas
Mountains
The Atlas mountains, a vast
mountain range stretching across three countries – morocco, Algeria and
Tunisia- and 2500km through morocco it is a definite must see. The highest peak
of the atlas mountains is Toubkal reaching 13,671ft above sea level. The atlas
mountains separate the Mediterranean coastline and the atlantic coastline from
the sahara desert, the biggest desert in the world. The main occupants of the
atlas mountains are berber people, an ethnic group indigenious to north Africa
west of the nile valley. The atlas mountains look so peaceful and beautiful –
who wouldn’t want to go?!
Event:1
Marathon des sables
The Marathon des sables (the
sand marathon) is held in the sahara desert and is one of the most testing
marathons for indurance in the world. Contestants are to run approximately
250km over 6 days and have to carry everything but the water they need (tent
provided too), you can compete as an individual or as a team. The marathon des
sables was started in 1986 by Patrick Bauer and is currently in it’s 28th
year running. For those seriously into running and looking for a memory that
will last forever – marathon des sables is for you. Dates and costs not yet
confirmed, see the website for more details.
Activity:2
Willunga
almond blossom festival
The willunga almond blossom
festival almond blossom festival is held in the willunga recreational park
(corner of aldinga rd and main rd) on the last week of july every year since
1969. It has helped raise over 1 million dollars since it started and all the
money raised goes back into the community, helping build the festival show hall
and to support the sports community of willunga. The festival is fun for all
ages with show rides, food, markets and other forms of entertainment. Costs
depend on what day you go, see website for more information.
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