MOROCCO AMBIENCE TOURS
In the intellectual heart of 14th-century Fez, the water clock of Dar al-Muwaqqit at the Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque stands as one of the most refined expressions of Amazigh Moroccan scientific achievement. Built in 1361 CE under the Marinid Sultan Abu Salim Ali II and designed by …
The ancient trans-Saharan caravan routes that connected Timbuktu in Mali to the Atlantic port of Essaouira in Morocco represent one of the most significant arteries of trade, culture, and human interaction in African history. These routes, crossing vast deserts, fertile oases, and rugged mountains, played …
Hidden deep in Morocco’s High Atlas and Anti-Atlas Mountains are some of the country’s most remarkable yet lesser-known cultural treasures: the ancient communal granaries, known in the Amazigh (Berber) language as Igoudar (singular: Agadir). These fortified structures, some of which date back more than 500 …
Iffiyi (ⵉⴼⵢⵢⵉⵢ) is the original Amazigh name for the oasis, still used by locals today. However, this authentic name has been largely absent from official documents due to past linguistic policies that side-lined the region’s Amazigh identity. The names Figuig or others are derived from …
Lake Tislit and Lake Isli are among the most beautiful natural sites in North Africa, located in the Middle Atlas Mountains near the town of Imilchil in Morocco. These lakes are renowned for their clear blue waters, situated at an altitude of 2200 meters above …
The Ksar/ Igherm El Khorbat, located in the lower Todra Valley about 50 kilometres east of Tinghir, is one of the most prominent historical and cultural landmarks in south-eastern Morocco. This Kasbah represents a unique example of traditional architecture, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and …
Taskiwin/ ⵜⴰⵙⴽⵉⵡⵉⵏ, a collective dance deeply rooted in the social, historical, and cultural fabric of the Amazigh communities in the western High Atlas Mountains, is a unique form of artistic expression with profound identity and political significance. This traditional dance has transcended its initial military …
Mount Saghro/ Adrar n Saɣru, a jewel of the Anti-Atlas mountain range in south-eastern Morocco, stands as a testament to the region’s dynamic geological history and its enduring cultural legacy. Rising to an altitude of 2,712 meters, this majestic massif is situated between the provinces …
Tamegroute, located in the Dra-Tafilalet region of south-western Morocco, is a hidden gem that attracts travellers seeking to explore the rich history, art, and tradition of this fascinating town. Just 20 kilometres from Zagora, Tamegroute is renowned for its stunning Zaouia Nasiriya Mosque and its …
Aïn Louh, nestled within the Ifrane province of the Fes-Meknes region, stands as a quintessential Moroccan rural commune. Its urban centre and vast forest, predominantly adorned by cedar trees, define its landscape. The forest spans 21,705 hectares, covering more than half of the commune’s total …