The Atlas Mountains

The Atlas Mountains is a mountain range which stretches across northwestern Africa extending about 2,500 km (1,600 mi) through Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia. The highest peak is Jebel Toubkal, with an elevation of 4,167 metres (13,671 ft) in southwestern Morocco. The Atlas ranges separate the Mediterranean and Atlantic coastlines from the Sahara Desert. The population of the Atlas Mountains is mainly Berbers. The terms for 'mountain' in some Berber languages ​​are adrar and adras, believed to be cognate with the toponym.
The mountains are home to a number of plant and animal species unique in Africa, often more like those of Europe; many of them are endangered and some have already gone extinct. Examples include the Barbary macaque, the Atlas bear (Africa's only species of bear; now extinct), the Barbary leopard, the Barbary stag, Barbary sheep, the Barbary lion (extinct in the wild), the Atlas Mountain badger, the North African elephant (extinct), the North African aurochs (extinct), Cuvier's gazelle, the Northern bald ibis, dippers, the Atlas mountain viper, the Atlas cedar, the European black pine, and the Algerian oak

Almajoral gardens located in the city of Marrakech

 

 

 

 

Almajoral gardens located in the city of Marrakech in Cleese. And called Almajoral proportion to its builder French painter Jacques Majorelle, which began in 1924 established name.

In 1937 the oldest French painter on the dye garden buildings colored bright blue, which surprised the city red where it was the launch of Blue Almajoral name at this level of blue in the French rate for this park residents ... later exposed French painter traffic accident transfer the effect of France where he died there in 1967.

1980 The World fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent, the French writer Pierre Berger bought the garden where they opened part of it to the public.

Now the place has become one of the most important tourist landmarks city of Marrakech where they were surrounded by the garden transform the building into a museum of Islamic Art and the park contains the rare plants and flowers coming from five continents, especially the various types of cactuses.

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Akchour Waterfalls

Akchour Waterfalls

A little paradise on earth located 30 kilometers from the city of Chefchaoun in the valley of Talembote, the waterfall of Akchour is a pristine natural beauty and will guarantee an amazing scenery.

Akchour is an uplifting cascade, attracting more and more tourists since the opening of the natural park of Talassemtane.

Oum Rabia Waterfalls

Oum Rabia Waterfalls

Located in the middle Atlas in the Khénifra Province, it is among the sources that feed the Oum Rbia River, one of the biggest rivers in the kingdom. The Cascade of Oum Rbia is also one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Morocco.

Paradise Valley waterfalls

 

 

 

 

On the road of Imouzzer Ida Outanane, 56 km from Agadir, there is a small rest stop. This is where the adventure to Paradise Valley begins. Mountains, forests, and rivers surround

Near Tanger Med harbour

Jbel Musa Site of biological and ecological interest (SIBE) near Tanger Med harbour

Middle Atlas Cedar Forests

Unlike the often-barren High Atlas range, the Middle Atlas often comes as a pleasant surprise with its swathes of forested peaks and valleys, captivating lakes and rivers. The scent of cedar trees abounds here, and a day's exploration around Ifrane and the nearby Mischiflen crater rewards the traveler with glorious views of these majestic trees. There's also the chance to encounter the indigenous Barbary macaque monkey and breathe in some of the freshest and most aromatic air in Morocco

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Agadir attracts lovers of beautiful beaches

                     

Agadir attracts lovers of beautiful beachesThe beaches of Agadir is considered the most beautiful of Morocco. Long a dozen kilometers, they offer