Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
March
The country wakes up with the beginning of spring, when the mountains thaw and the
wildflowers and almond and cherry trees blossom. Winds begin to disturb the desert
and the Souss Valley, continuing through April.
Almond Blossom Festival
A very pretty festival held in the Anti Atlas in spring, when the Tafraoute area is awash
with blossoms. Traditionally about celebrating the harvest in Morocco's almond capital, the
festival is now also about local folklore, with singing, dancing, theatre and storytelling.
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Marathon des Sables
Starting and finishing in Morocco's movie town, Ouarzazate, the Saharan ultramarathon is
as epic as films made in 'Ouallywood'. The gruelling six-day challenge, held in March or
April, crosses 243km of desert. Water is provided. (
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