Imouzzer-Ida-Outanane, Anti-Atlas : la vallée du paradis

The region of Ida Outanane covers the foothills of the High Atlas, in the hinterland of Agadir. Gorges, fertile valleys, a landscape breathtaking.

highlands

At sixty miles northeast of Agadir Ida Outanane villages Berbers are like clinging to the lower slopes of the western Atlas. At 1 250m above sea level, overlooking a green palm grove, Imouzzer Ida Outanane is visible from afar with its white houses. The place is famous for its lavender honey, thyme or cactus.

natural pools

Fruit of the argan tree.

Deep in the green valleys, while the sun is still high in the sky, enjoy the freshness of natural basins that the wadi has carved over millennia. A salutary bath after miles of road. In the distance, you can see the argan trees whose fruit gives argan oil, prized in cosmetics. He is said, rightly, a high moisturizing power.

Cascades Winter

Back country.

4 km from the village of Imouzzer Ida Outanane are a palm grove and amazing waterfalls pounding in winter. On the roads, taste the different honeys. Connoisseurs are as fragrant thyme is more subtle. Amlou Try this delicious specialty, almost legendary, made from honey, almonds and argan oil that spreads like a spread....

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