Travel Reference
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Sights
ARTS CENTRE
Kasbah Myriem
(Atelier de Tissages et Borderie; 0664 44 73 75; 8am-noon & 2-6pm Mon-Thu & Sat & 9-11am Fri)
If you're in the mood for carpets, this workshop, about 1.5km out of town, is worth a
look. It assists Berber women develop their embroidery and weaving. The workshop
provides looms and materials, as well as a simple place to work. Local girls - aged 15 or
so - come here in order to learn these skills from more experienced women. Literacy les-
sons are also offered. Follow the signs from the main road, then enter behind the clinic.
While you are here, you may wish to peek into the
monastery
( services 7.15am daily &
10am Sun)
, which is home to a few Franciscan monks. The grounds and chapel are a peace-
ful place to collect your thoughts. Ring the bell at the gate to the right of the workshop.
Kasbah des Noyers
The village of Berrem, 6km west of Midelt, is also known as the Kasbah des Noyers for
the ancient walnut trees shading its environs. There's not much going on here, but the
quaint village, with its colourful mosque and ancient earthen walls, makes a good destina-
tion for a day hike from Midelt. Follow the main path through the kasbah to the scenic
overlook of the
Gorges des Berrem
. Hiring a grand taxi from Midelt costs about Dh50.
KASBAH
Sleeping
Auberge Jaafar
HOTEL
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