Marrakech has always been an attractive place.
As I have recently highlighted in my blog, it has become one of the most important places for tourists...
Furthermore, Marrakech is attracting important meetings such as ESA. Our imperial city is a unique place and it has proved to be the ideal location to host such an important event. May the 2ast 2015 has been an important day for Marrakech!
Are you looking for a day trip to Marrakech to get to know the city?
Drop us a line!
4/18/2015
SPORT ACTIVITIES IN MOROCCO
THE OLDEST UNIVERSITY IN THE WORLD IS MOROCCAN
Did you know that?
The University of Al-Karaouine is located in Fes.
It was originally a mosque, founded by a lady, Fatima al-Fihri. in 859.
t developed into one of the leading universities for natural sciences. It wasn’t until 1957 that the university added mathematics, physics, chemistry and foreign languages. This university is considered the oldest continuously-operating degree-granting university in the world.
Have a look at this interesting contibution.
and do not forget to call us if you feel like visiting FES!
The University of Al-Karaouine is located in Fes.
It was originally a mosque, founded by a lady, Fatima al-Fihri. in 859.
t developed into one of the leading universities for natural sciences. It wasn’t until 1957 that the university added mathematics, physics, chemistry and foreign languages. This university is considered the oldest continuously-operating degree-granting university in the world.
Have a look at this interesting contibution.
and do not forget to call us if you feel like visiting FES!
ROSE FESTIVAL - KELAAT M'GOUNA
Legend has it that pilgrims returning from Mecca first brought the Persian rose to the Dadès Valley in the High Atlas range. Today, mile upon mile of rose hedges surround this small oasis, making the area the rose capital of Morocco. Rosewater is highly prized throughout the country for use in cooking and in perfume, but the distillation process is far from simple. Some 3,000 kilos of rose petals are needed to make a single litre of rosewater, and the total harvest only yields 1,400 litres, making the finished product very expensive. The town is the home of the M’Gouna tribe, and each year they celebrate their harvest with a joyous and fragrant Rose Festival. Dancing and singing continue throughout the night in the souk on the main streets. As rose petals rain down on the procession and dancers, a Rose Queen is elected to reign over the crop.
The town of Kalaat M’Gouna is located to the northeast of Ouarzazate within the province bearing the same name. Why don't you come and visit the area in May?
The festival will be held from May the 7th to May the 10th.
You will be enjoying such a subtle and fascinating scent in the area.
do not forget to contact us for the Rose festival!
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4/12/2015
Trekking the mountains of Morocco
Morocco boasts some of the world’s most beautiful mountains.
Morocco’s broad range of climates is also a blessing for trekkers. Whichever you choose, trekking is often the highlight of any visit to our beautiful country..
so... what are you waiting for? why don't you plan your trekking in Morocco with us?
Morocco’s broad range of climates is also a blessing for trekkers. Whichever you choose, trekking is often the highlight of any visit to our beautiful country..
The High Atlas
It is a trekker’s paradise. The High Atlas runs diagonally across Morocco, from the Atlantic coast northeast of Agadir all the way to northern Algeria. Running for almost 1000km, the range includes several summits higher than 4000m. This makes a spectacular setting for walks.
It is a trekker’s paradise. The High Atlas runs diagonally across Morocco, from the Atlantic coast northeast of Agadir all the way to northern Algeria. Running for almost 1000km, the range includes several summits higher than 4000m. This makes a spectacular setting for walks.
Local inhabitants call the High Atlas 'Idraren Draren' (Mountains of Mountains). The area has long been inhabited by Berbers, whose flat-roofed, earthen villages seem to have grown out of the mountainsides, above terraced gardens and orchards of walnuts and fruit trees.
Western High Atlas
The lower ranges are generally warmer and greener but can still offer great walking in a magical area where jagged mountains and deep gorges are mixed with considerable forests, fertile valleys of date, almond, olive and walnut trees, and typical and picturesque Berber villages. The terrain may make for gentler trekking, but it still offers some challenges and plenty of rewards.
The lower ranges are generally warmer and greener but can still offer great walking in a magical area where jagged mountains and deep gorges are mixed with considerable forests, fertile valleys of date, almond, olive and walnut trees, and typical and picturesque Berber villages. The terrain may make for gentler trekking, but it still offers some challenges and plenty of rewards.
The gem here is the Tichka plateau, a bewitching area of highland meadows that are particularly delightful in spring, when they are covered in wildflowers.
Central High Atlas
A growing number of trekkers are moving over to the central High Atlas and the M’Goun Massif. The M’Goun offers great scope for trekkers, as it is remote and relatively unexploited. These gorges are some of the highlights of the area and some can be walked and/or waded through.
A growing number of trekkers are moving over to the central High Atlas and the M’Goun Massif. The M’Goun offers great scope for trekkers, as it is remote and relatively unexploited. These gorges are some of the highlights of the area and some can be walked and/or waded through.
One of the great pleasures of this walk is the chance to follow one river up to its source, cross the mountain and then follow another river down into its valley.
The landscape is incredibly varied, with lush valleys and bare rock walls. You will also see typical Berber architecture.
The Rif Mountains
The first and lowest of the mountain ranges that ripple south through Morocco, they make perfect trekking country, blessed as they are with magnificent ranges, gorges and valleys, clothed in forests of cedar, cork oak and fir. Being close to the Mediterranean, the Rif are also the greenest of Morocco’s mountains and springtime, with its riot of wildflowers, is one of the most delightful times to walk here.
The Anti Atlas
The last significant mountains before the Sahara are the arid, pink-and-ochre-coloured chain of the Anti Atlas, and beneath the arid, jagged mass of its two major peaks lie lush irrigated valleys and a string of oases.
The last significant mountains before the Sahara are the arid, pink-and-ochre-coloured chain of the Anti Atlas, and beneath the arid, jagged mass of its two major peaks lie lush irrigated valleys and a string of oases.
Morocco has a wealth of trekking options and it will be a pleasure to welcome you in my beautiful country.
so... what are you waiting for? why don't you plan your trekking in Morocco with us?
IMPERIAL CITIES
Summer holidays are on the way!
Sahara Atlas Tours will show you the imperial cities: Fes, Marrakech, Rabat and Meknes.
You may take advantage of our tours... or contact us for a tailor-made solution!
The imperial cities are steeped in history, tradition and architecture and it will be a delight to explore them!
and don't forget to check what our customers say about us!
Sahara Atlas Tours will show you the imperial cities: Fes, Marrakech, Rabat and Meknes.
You may take advantage of our tours... or contact us for a tailor-made solution!
The imperial cities are steeped in history, tradition and architecture and it will be a delight to explore them!
and don't forget to check what our customers say about us!
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