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imprint on nearby
Chefchaouen
, nestled in the Rif Mountains, with its gorgeous blue-
painted medina. It's tempting to spend a string of sunsets listening to the minarets chorus
each other's call to prayer, but this is a good trekking spot. You can head deep into the
mountains on a five-day trek via riverside
Akchour
to
Bou-Ahmed
, a fishing village in
the Oued Bouchia valley.
Continue east along the coast to the proud, modern seaside resort
Al-Hoceima
, gateway
to the dry canyons and limestone cliffs of
Al-Hoceima National Park
. Walk to the park
along the coast, or book a memorable tour including hiking or mountain biking and a
homestay with a Berber family. En route to the Algerian border, there's more fine scenery
in the
Beni-Snassen Mountains
, which you can enjoy in a swimming pool with mountain
views, or a 300-year-old rural lodge. With its gorges, caves, mesa and Barbary sheep, this
verdant area is far removed from classic images of Morocco. In the
Zegzel Gorge
, pluck a
cumquat and see why the Romans remarked on this small citrus fruit.
From here, head to
Oujda
to refresh yourself with some city comforts, before taking
the train to that grandest of imperial cities,
Fez
. Dive into the medina and relax in a riad,
but if you find yourself missing the countryside, you can make an easy day (or several-
day) trip into the cedar-clad Middle Atlas around the Berber market town of
Azrou
.
