Nothing like the fresh, invigorating air of the Atlas Mountains
After 3 days in Marrakech, we felt it was high time to get out of the intense, sticky heat of the city and drive south to the famed Atlas Mountains. Not even a few minutes outside the heart of the city, you begin to see the looming presence of the Atlas Mountain range, stretching seemingly forever into the horizon (as you can see from my photo below!). As we drove closer, the mountains got more and more dominating, until we stumbled upon some Berber villages dotted at the base of the mountain range.
One of the villages we stumbled upon was a village called Ourika, about 2km from the mountain (again pictured below). Here they create one of Morocco's most famous exports: Argan Oil. Extracted as an oil from the argan tree, its an oil that is used locally for cooking, but is exported to other countries due to its famed cosmetic properties. Its very sought after, and because of this a lot of fakes are made and sold in cities like Marrakech and Fes where they use other inferior oils such as sunflower or olive oil.
Hence it was nice to travel to the source where it is made purely and naturally, and see how it is done for myself. In fact, I was lucky enough to have a photo with some of the hard-working people who make this product from scratch!
If you do get a chance, try to visit this wonderful place. It's a nice break from the hustle and bustle of Marrakech (and is a bit cooler too!). Stay tuned for the next post where we climb up the mountains to find waterfalls, ravines, rivers and impressive peaks!
The Atlas Mountains, Morocco
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Over the next few weeks I'll be trekking through Morocco and I'll be share with you my thoughts, feelings, tips and warnings about visiting each place along the way. Being a photographer, I will be doing this while sharing my photos with all of you too! I sincerely hope you all enjoy.
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Oh damn nice!! Thanks for the shout I truly appreciate it :D
I'be been to the top of Morocco twice for a short time but want to go back again soon for an extended trip. As an older traveller I'm not sure what would be best for getting around, maybe a motorbike and stay in hostels...
Thats awesome! By top of Morocco you mean Tangier? I would stay hostels are fine. Most hostel goers in Africa are more mature than Asian/European hostel mates. You'll love it either way.
Thanks; I'll be going just as son as crypto goes right up and I can cash out, get a camera and a motorbike and go
Me too, really waiting for that boom. And to retire soon and open my own hostel
I lived a couple of years in Thailand before they changed the visa rules and found people are opening hostels there all over the place
Ah thats a shame. I think people do try and get around the regulation. Luckily I have a dual British-Filipino passport so a hostel on a Philippine island is the dream! Where did you live in Thailand?
I spent a year travelling all over and almost all of the islands; then I got married and spent a year in east Thailand; then a couple of years in Chiang Mai which I really liked and would be there still of they hadn't changed the visa rules. If I had lots of money I could still get a visa, but I don't have that kind of money right now...
còn tôi ước được một lần đến đó mà không có được, chất đến chết luôn vận chưa đến được
Một ngày bạn sẽ trước khi cơ thể chết
Welcome to Morocco
Welcome to Morocco
Thanks <3
Beautiful!!
Thank you :)
Such breathtaking and such magnificent captures. You really got great photography skills. Interesting content, one amazing post. Pic 1 is my super favorite, larger than life.
Pic 1 is my fave too, hence why I chose it :P
lovely pix
thank youuu
that's a beautiful backyard
The Berbers who live here are very lucky indeed.
Ahh these mountains seems to be gud
This is breathtaking Africa is beautiful with beautiful places
Africa really is gorgeous. Very different from Asia and Europe in terms of culture and people but beautiful nonetheless.
all very beautiful some impressive photos all spectacular good work with the photos
a great greeting
Merci friend!
Owo .....
Love this place . i want to go there . really beautiful
Its gorgeous here it really is.
Hi! Beautifull post, cool!
Thanks @yuneisty. Random follow for you!
Wow amazing picture.
thanks so much @amyalfatasya!
You are welcome
<3
i like the way you did your work
simply amazing
greenery at it best!!
Makes a difference to all the orange sand thats for sure!
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hello everybody, I'm ken, I am very happy to be acquainted with everyone,
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What a great travel blog and you have taken some stunning photos. i hope to visit Morocco one day also
You're too kind, thank you.
It's been months I'm seeing ads for Argan oil. Didn't know it's from a tree and didn't know its cosmetic properties are real, thought it's just some commercial stuff.
Thanks for introducing Morocco this good.
Good luck and write more.
Glad you learned something from my blogs. Hope you enjoyed bud
@seetheworld.sgp awsome location i liked very much this place ,
please tell which place is this? i want go for vacation.
Its in Atlas Mountains, Morocco. South of Marrakech.
thanks for the informing.
Always wanted to visit Morocco. Great photos and great post. Thanks for sharing! :)
Many thanks, I appreciate the kind words :) Go visit if you get the chance!
Travel is very important to refreshing the static life, nice pics and wonderful place👍
Absolutely!
Oh my! Another perfect picture! The colors are truly breathtaking! Great photo
Hehe thanks @ykdesign you are too kind!
Such a lovely place and I love mountains, thank you for sharing it!
Glad you liked it friend!
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Africa is beautiful😍
It really is :)
Great post!
Thanks for tasting the eden!
Eden tastes great.
awesome place man
Cheers bro, Africa's stunning.
So cool to read this ! I was there 2 years ago and this post really takes me back ! This tempts to produce my own post from my own experience in Morocco! Looks like you had much fun ! :)
Absolutely! Experiences don't just have to be distant memories, you can bring them alive again by sharing them with people right?
Natural beauty always attract human being and every people love to lost in beauty of nature.
Yes, great to lose yourself in the nature.
Never forget this type of experience @seetheworld.sgp
I want to visit this place soon. Thanks for your suggestion :)
You're welcome, hope you enjoy it!
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Beautiful place to be, amazing images 🏞🏝🏔
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Thanks friend
It seems like you must had great fun out there. moreover the pictures are adorable. and you got amazing photography skills too
Appreciated bud. Yours too!
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Hi @seetheworld.sgp Morocco seem to be nice place to visit. All the photos you shared over here are very good. Looking forward to see more photos from you and of curse tips too.
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Those picture look amazing enjoy your time in Morocco.
Much appreciated @skyr0ck3t, thanks for your kind words.
awesome location
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It's such a beautiful place.....
Get to visit some time!
Yes I wish