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CHEFCHOUEN – LA PERLA BLU DEL MAROCCO

Chefchaouen è una città dal carattere molto particolare, oltre ad essere costruita sul fianco di una montagna. Ma se affascina così tanto i viaggiatori, è perché dà un’impressione di irreale. Le facciate delle sue case sono colorate di blu e bianco, tutta la città sembra bagnata di blu. Camminiamo lì come in un sogno. Tuttavia, Chefchaouen è più di un semplice ornamento. La città è ricca di attrazioni. Il suo patrimonio è ricco. C’è la Medina, piccola ma autentica: passeggiare tra i suoi vicoli significa socializzare con la popolazione locale, annusare i loro profumi quotidiani, quello del pane appena sfornato, quello delle tagine sapientemente preparate.

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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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OZOUD WATERFALLS

Approximately 167 km northeast of Marrakech are the most spectacular waterfalls in Morocco, an experience that would be a real shame to miss. It is possible to carry out this excursion in the space of a day, by renting a car or by booking a group or private excursion.
The waterfalls are a popular attraction for both tourists and Moroccans, especially on weekends and in the summer. The Oued Ozoud (which means river Ozoud: the term Ozoud in Berber means “olives” and refers to the cultivation of olive trees in the area), falls for about 110 meters on three levels in the gorge of Oued El Abid.

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OURIKA VALLEY

Ourika is one of the most beautiful and spectacular valleys in the High Atlas and its proximity to Marrakech (about 45 minutes) makes it a wonderful destination for a day trip. The slopes of the valley rise above the expanse of emerald green fields of the valley floor. In the summer, when Marrakech is choking on the heat, the valley is crowded with people fleeing the city who come here to camp and have a picnic beside the cool waters. The valley, located east of the Jebel Toubkal, is popular with skiers in winter and trekking enthusiasts in spring and summer.

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