Assif lahlu! An authentic experience to live

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A unique place
An authentic experience to live
Share the life of the inhabitants in the mountains

There are many ways to discover the different faces of Morocco. While some prefer the aspect of well-being and nature offered by the destination, others will prefer the authenticity of a stay closer to the inhabitants. We have chosen a destination for you that encompasses both aspects.
A trip rhymes with encounters and sharing? Spend your night with the locals, hike from village to village and cooking classes, live beautiful experiences in one of the most beautiful villages in Morocco.

Meet in the morning to take the road to the village of Ait Haddou Youssef, a rural Moroccan commune in the province of Chichaoua, in the Marrakech-Safi region.
Your first stop is “FEM JRANA”, a rock in the shape of a frog's mouth.
Take your time to rest and take pictures.

Your adventure begins with a journey along the roads of the Atlas, as diverse as they are varied, which will make you experience happiness! They majestically cross the seasons to offer you ever more spectacular landscapes and panoramic views. Admire the snow-capped mountains, vertiginous gorges, roads carved out of the rock, green pastures or a view overlooking the blue of the sea. Let's go for our destination!
Once you arrive in the village of Ait Haddou Youssef, you will be shocked by the beauty of the place, a haven of peace in the heart of the mountains, without the noise of big cities or modern infrastructure. You will appreciate this traditional village and its warm people.

• You will take part in daily life in a local Berber family home by helping to prepare meals, learning how to prepare traditional Moroccan bread or observing mint tea preparation techniques. This experience will allow you to combine intimacy, comfort and authenticity close to the Berber population.
• In this beautiful village, you will discover green orchards bordering steep mountains, but also natural panoramic terraces. You can also take short excursions in the mountains, accompanied by one of the inhabitants of the region, you will enjoy various donkey rides to discover the nature and the architectural richness of the place. Wonderful travel companions, donkeys are gentle, docile and trained in hiking, so don't miss this opportunity!
• Take advantage of the sense of welcome and hospitality that is rooted in the traditions of the village. You can easily meet the inhabitants, easy discussion.
• Discover crafts, one of the essential activities of the village, you can attend weaving workshops which have always been part of the daily life of women in this region from childhood. And it is also an opportunity to live the experience of weaving from the raw material to the final product.
• You will enjoy the varied and rich Berber gastronomy of the village, the ingredients used are 100 organic. Their main foods are: tafarnout bread, bouchiar, mechoui, Zmita.

Your 2nd meeting with nature in the village of Lalla Aziza. Located in the heart of the mountains, this village is the spiritual heart of the region in the very room of the saint's tomb. Indeed, Lalla Aziza is considered by the locals as "the great saint" and the protector of the place. If his date of birth is not defined, his figure remains in any case celebrated through the centuries. "Also the name of Seksawa is in no way patronymic, the river that unites the country bears the very name of its inhabitants: Iseksawen".
Take advantage of your visit to discover the Zaouia which bears the name of Saint Lalla Aziza.
A spiritual place with traditional, simple and attractive architecture. A good opportunity to discover the spiritual practices and beliefs of the inhabitants of the High Atlas.

Welcome back to town! But it's not over yet, rest and take your shower. If you're still feeling energetic, Marrakech has everything you need to make your night out ideal.

Recommendations

• Take your time and pleasure to make great photos.
• Make the most of your vacation, and burn one more fond memory in her memory.
• Participate in as many workshops as possible.
• Enjoy the warm welcome of the locals.
• Take your time to visit as many cooperatives as possible.

Planning

Ps: this itinerary is designed in such a way as to facilitate the planning of your trip. However, times and dates remain flexible. Do not hesitate to lengthen or shorten your stay in one of the points of interest according to their influence on you.

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