Azilal

Azilal province is located in the east  of  Marrakech  and in the north of Ouarzazate, in the heart of the mountains in the central part of the High Atlas peaks are rising to over 4000 meters.

It is in these highlands that are the source of the most beautiful rivers in Morocco: They generally follow the peaceful open valleys, often wooded and densely populated, separating the mountain ranges, but sometimes they cut the narrow gorges, deep, canyons giant, which testify to the admirable work of water and time on limestone and red clay. In these rivers, often very fast, to practice sport fishing, rafting, canoeing, and large reservoirs, all water sports.

It rains in this region, especially in the fall and spring. The summer is hot - sometimes violent storms - even in the highest valleys. But the nights are cool, and cold winters ( down to -20 ° ) with days often sunny and warm. This mountainous province, snow in October in altitude until spring, is the domain of election walkers and hikers, walking and skiing, climbing , and all those who love the mountains. The effort it requires and joys - very strong and authentic - it provides.

The villages of the High Atlas, very dense on their cliffs , often offer wonderful views . Gathered around the collective attic ( Igherm ) or fortified house ( ighermt ), their buildings have a remarkable architectural unity.

The walls are adobe ( mud with lime and sometimes straw ) side exposed to the elements are reinforced with dry stones. All materials come from the same place construction, where the great harmony of these villages whose colors merge with those of the surrounding landscape.

The facades are decorated with dry stone, wood siding , joists and cornices : they show a very safe artistic taste. The richest interiors are ornamented walls and ceilings, painted embellishments, naive, charming and colorful arabesques.

Can be in the High Atlas Azilal wonderful hiking (walking or skiing) , and discover the grand and unfrequented landscapes, climate and sunshine incomparable ; but also a population with legendary hospitality , which has preserved its ancestral traditions especially in the field of architecture and folklore.

Hiking is practiced throughout the year. The best time is from April to October.

Ski touring - the famous handset ( mule - skiing) own the High Atlas - is practiced from early February to late April.

Proponents of peaceful hiking on foot or by mule , parcoureront valleys Ad Bouguemez Ait Bouwili and Tassout , high valleys between the mountains of Mgoun south , the east Azourki , Rat and Inghamar west , particularly beautiful : beautiful landscapes , villages , folklore made ​​them famous .

Most athletes will follow the hiking circuits high massif Mgoun . This massif contains some of the highest peaks of the Atlas ( Mgoun 4068 m). We meet beautiful forests of pine, juniper and Aleppo holm oaks . The high valleys are lined with narrow fields , whose colors contrast with the ocher and beige bare slopes.

The massive Mgoun is the domain of sports tourists election that he reserve discoveries . We practice in the summer , hiking , canyoning, mountain biking , rafting, paragliding, trout fishing , climbing, especially in the grooves Taghia south Zaouiat Ahansal the Moroccan dolomites where climbers gather over the world attracted by the beauty and difficulty of the site.

Accommodation is provided in mountain lodges , homestay , in hostels or shelters altitude.

The mountain guides of Campania Azilal can organize , on request , to any level of hiking in the mountains of Mgoun .

Visit waterfalls of Ouzoud 

During a visit to the city of Azilal must visit the magnificent waterfalls Ouzoud which is one of the most beautiful scenic landscapes in Morocco, where she became famous in the whole world and frequented by tourists from all over and towards.

Ouzoud water falls are located 45 minutes from Bin el Ouidane. Top tourist attraction in the region Ouzoud Beni Mellal, they are one of the most beautiful and impressive sights of Morocco.

Jewel in the High Atlas, Ouzoud waterfalls are resurgences from upstream. The water that flows to a height of over 100 meters consists of three main waterfalls. 
Numerous caves dug by precipitation are places inhabited by the local wildlife: birds, bats and monkeys famous ape, well known to the Djama el Fna. 

Accommodation in Ouzoud 

After a day of full and complete site visit Cascades Ouzoud, you return to Aguelmam - Bin el Ouidane for staying.