Wonders of Nature in Morocco (3)

In addition to its historical monuments, delicious food, amazing beaches, excellent riads, its rich culture and hospitable people, Morocco also boasts an impressive and varied nature to delight visitors who look for landscapes and unparalleled views. Morocco is an extremely diverse, with more than 3700 kilometers of coastline, several mountain ranges, deserts with beautiful oasis and many other amazing natural wonders. Todra Gorge Todra Gorge, located in the remote eastern side of the High Atlas mountains in Morocco, is one of the most stunning rock formations of northern? Africa, with canyons whose walls look like carved cliffs elongate during several kilometers through the mountains. The most spectacular Todra Gorge are the last 600 meters, where the canyon narrows considerably in some places reaching a width of only 10 meters. The gorge itself is becoming steep and smooth stone walls reach 300 meters high on each side. In the rest of the throat, the water is chilly, as the sun barely reaches the bottom of the gorge. At the end of the 600 meters in length of the gorge, the canyon opens into a clearing less dramatic but equally beautiful, with the river flowing through the red mountains on both sides.

The throat has become a very accessible, with an asphalt road that leads up the valley from Tinerhir to the very throat and a road that goes to the villages of Aït Hani, Tamtatoucht and Imilchil. The best option is to arrange transport from Tinerhir, where they can get around easily on foot. Most people say that the best times to visit the throat are 8 am to 1 pm, as sunlight can take great pictures.

Toubkal National Park This national park, located about 70 km south of Marrakech in the heart of the High Atlas Mountains, has an area of ​​100,000 hectares and boasts the highest mountain peak in northern? Africa, Jbel Toubkal, which rises to 4167 meters high. The park, the largest and oldest of Morocco, is located near the Sahara Desert and has an incredible variety of wildlife and diverse ecosystems. The park enjoys a sunny climate all year round, with snow during the winter and mild temperatures, ideal for hiking during the summer. The park's natural diversity is extraordinary, with countless species of herbaceous plants and large populations of oaks, yours, pines and junipers. The landscape alternates between wide plateaus and high cliffs, with deep gorges cut by rivers of clear water. There are four main valleys certainly worth a visit N'fiss namely, the Ourika, the Rherhaya and south, the Souss. You will find many mountain sheep, and if they're lucky, maybe they can even see a bird of prey such as eagles, booted eagles, eagles, short-toed eagles or hawks, and various lizards and snakes of the rarest .

During his adventures hiking may be accompanied by Berber mule drivers through the mountains and valleys, walk from village to village in this region Berber, will stay with local people in their houses cool, warm and extremely comfortable. You can also visit some restaurants, historical sites and monuments and enjoy the delicious local cuisine. From Marrakech can go by car, taxi or bus to Asni (47 kilometers approximately). Once in Asni there are trucks that will take you to Imlil (17 kilometers). They can also choose to go by mule to the limit of perpetual snow, and there hire the services of a carrier to continue. To visit these Natural Wonders of Morocco, the best option for accommodation is to stay in Marrakech, easily accessible and with excellent connections. You will find all the information, equipment and advice they need for their adventure picnics. Once in the Ochre City can stay in one of the stunning hotels in Marrakech or in a typical and charming riads of Marrakech. They may also stay in one of the great villas in Marrakech, closer to the natural wonders of this fascinating country.