The road from Marrakesh to Taroudant goes through the Atlas mountains, the highest of which is over 4000m. We hired a driver to take us on the 5 hour drive through spectacular mountains, with fascinating rock formations, cut by rivers that have formed deep gorges.
We passed a film crew preparing to shoot a movie as we wound through the mountains. Apparently Morocco is a popular place to make movies, thanks to the long days, good weather, good light and a tolerant population.
We stopped at a mosque, The Tinmel Mosque, built in the 12th century, but no longer in use. Its geometry was exquisite as were the stone carvings around the walls and arches.
In Taroudant we stayed at a the Palais Salam, once someone's palace, now looking a bit worn and in need of freshening up.
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| Berber Village, Atlas Mountains |
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| Tinmel Mosque |
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| Atlas Mountains |
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