The tiny village of Khamlia, inhabited by less than 150 people, is now known all over the world. According to some sources, Khamlia derives from the Arabic term Khamila which designates a soil with an abundance of vegetation. Here there are many descendants of the slaves led, through the famous Timbouctou, from Senegal, Sudan and Mali, who brought this hypnotic music with them. Music capable of inducing a state of trance, thanks to low and rhythmic sounds, songs and the rhythm of the clapping of hands. The Berbers of Merzouga have always defined Khamlia “the village of blacks”. A true cross-section of Black Africa that managed to survive in the heart of the Sahara. There are no hotels here but you can visit it if you take the Merzouga desert tour. The village is in fact located about 7 km away, surrounded by absolute nothingness and close to the majestic Erg Chebbi dunes.
In fact, this village is supported by tourism because in some houses of the village you can enjoy Gnaoua music and dances while sipping a delicious mint tea and above all learn about the traditions, customs and lifestyle of the Gnaoua.
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KELAA M’GOUNA AND THE ROSES VALLEY
The Valley of the Roses in Morocco is often overlooked on the popular Ouarzazate to Dades road trip route. Not only is the scenery stunning but also the local rose products are the lifeblood of a small Moroccan community.The Valley of the Roses has been carved by the Assif M’Goun river as it twists and turns its way down to the town of Kalaat M’Gouna. An exhilarating windy 30 km paved road runs alongside the river, with excellent views of the mesmerizing red rock / green valley combination offering us many traditional villages with their adobe houses, old douars and ancient kasbahs, and some, like the Mirna kasbah, can be visited.
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WHAT ARE THE SANITARY MEASURES TO BE RESPECTED?
As part of the fight against the spread of Covid-19 pandemic, Morocco ensures the application of health measures recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) for safety and health of everyone. For your safety and safety of others during your stay in Morocco, it is necessary to:
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IFRANE – the little Swiss of Morocco
Ifrane was built in the 1930s by the French, who deliberately wanted to recreate the same atmosphere of an Alpine resort. Its clean air, scrubbed streets, red-roofed houses, white winters, and being set high up in Atlas mountains, Ifrane is a go-to destination§ Set at an altitude of 1,650 metres, Ifrane charms never ceases to amaze its visitors with its calm waves of its lakes, and the waterfalls pouring cold waters into the valleys. It is beautifully surrounded by the largest cedar forest in the world, with its picturesque green trees on the Middle Atlas Mountains slopes. Its lake studded-parks gives its visitors a taste of an unexpected atmosphere, where its enjoyable to stroll. A rich and varied fauna decorate the most beautiful hiking trails. Diverse bird and monkey species inhabit its park : A Barbary macaque will amuse you, while you’ll get to see also the Barbary deer watching you a few meters away.
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MOROCCO/ FLIGHTS BLOCK EXTENDED TO 10 APRIL 2021
The Moroccan government has decided to suspend flights to and from six other countries to limit the spread of Covid-19 and its new variants. These countries are added to those of the previously announced list, which also includes Italy and for which the interruption of air connections will be in effect until next 10 April.
Argentina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Cameroon, Mozambique and Croatia are the six countries included in the list released by Morocco’s National Airport Office (Onda).
Morocco has thus come to block flights with over 20 countries as part of the preventive measures to limit the spread of Covid-19, extending the duration of the state of emergency up to 10 April after the first restrictions had been introduced exactly. a year ago, when the pandemic broke out in the country.
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