Wonders of Nature in Morocco (1)

In addition to its historical monuments, delicious food, amazing beaches, excellent riads, its rich culture and hospitable people, Morocco also boasts an impressive and varied nature to delight visitors who look for landscapes and unparalleled views. Morocco is an extremely diverse, with more than 3700 kilometers of coastline, several mountain ranges, deserts with beautiful oasis and many other amazing natural wonders. Erg Chebbi Dunes Erg Chebbi is the only "erg? (Sand sea or dune sea) Sahara from Morocco and one of the largest in the country, and one of the most spectacular in the world. It extends for 22 kilometers long and 5 miles wide and its dunes, which take the form of different sand formations, reaching a maximum height of 150 meters. The dunes of Erg Chebbi is located approximately 40 miles southeast of Erfoud. There is a legend about the origin of the dunes of Erg Chebbi. According to legend, the dunes were directly created by God to punish the inhabitants of nearby Merzouga for refusing to give shelter to a woman neighbor and her son during a local festival.

The punishment was in the form of a sandstorm that buried the village of Merzouga. The erg is composed of an incredibly flat sea of ​​sand and which comes suddenly a long mountain of sand. This mountain is surrounded on all sides of a flat and desolate nature causes strange and unreal feeling. In addition to the sand formations, there are areas, especially when leaving the erg, where you will find vast expanses of the flatter areas have ever seen, where there is absolutely nothing but small black stones distributed evenly across the floor.

They can reach the bus from Merzouga erg, which is about 3 kilometers from the Erg Chebbi. If you have your own vehicle can hire a guide in Rissani or Erfoud, but can also be done with a camel to experience a true wilderness experience ... The nearest major town is Marrakech which, although it is about 550 kilometers from Merzouga, offers good transport and excursions of one or more days in the desert. Waterfalls Waterfalls Ouzoud Ouzoud, whose highest point reaches 110 meters high, are located in the village of Tanaghmeilt in the High Atlas, about 150 kilometers northeast of Marrakech. These waterfalls or cascades are the most famous of Morocco and possibly the most impressive in the whole country or even the entire North? Africa. To reach the falls need to go through the charming little village of Ouzoud and descend a flight of stairs until you get to see the falls for the first time. The place is full of souvenir stalls and cafes and the atmosphere is very cozy and pleasant.

You might want to stick even a swim in the river, relax in its banks or simply enjoy the exceptional views. Can reach the waterfalls Ouzoud with your own vehicle or a rented taxi from Marrakech or Beni Mellal. They can also take a bus in Beni Mellal and from there go to Azilal, where you can share a taxi that will take you to Ouzoud. If you are in Marrakech, the best option is to go to Ouzoud with your own vehicle, which can easily rent the Ochre City. To visit these Natural Wonders of Morocco, the best option for accommodation is to stay in Marrakech, easily accessible and with excellent connections. You will find all the information, equipment and advice they need for their adventure picnics. Once in the Ochre City can stay in one of the stunning hotels in Marrakech or in a typical and charming riads of Marrakech. They may also stay in one of the great villas in Marrakech, closer to the natural wonders of this fascinating country.