Morocco Reviews: Atlas Mountains and Essaouira
After visiting Aït Ben Haddou we headed to the mountains for a fix of nature. We drove to Imlil and here we hired donkeys to transport our day packs, while we trekked for about an hour uphill to the small village of Armed. In Imlil it is possible to rent hiking sticks if you need them. The track was not overly demanding, but there were still som tricky patches, where it was quite gravelly and you had to be careful not to slip. Anyone of average fitness would be able to handle this hike. Coming down the mountain the next day we went by a different route, which included a river crossing. I only had one pair of shoes, so I decided to go barefoot in the icy waters. This was fine, except I got a lot of sand in my shoes, when I put my semi-wet feet back in. As for the weather is was warm during the day, but it got a little chilly during the night and in the morning, so it is advisable to bring a thick sweater or a light jacket to keep warm. Auberge Azizi We s...