Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Southern Morocco & Western Sahara Highlights
Stroll past art-deco relics in seaside
Sidi Ifni
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Trek, drive or cycle through the
Anti Atlas
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Explore the oasis of
Afella-Ighir
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Visit traditional Berber houses and cycle around
Tafraoute
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Hit the souqs and squares in bustling
Taroudannt
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Meander up
Paradise Valley
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), an accessible part of the western High Atlas
Hang loose in the surf spots of
Mirleft
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) and
Taghazout
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Taste saffron and argan oil in
Taliouine
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Put your feet up on the Sahara's fringes in the
palmeraie accommodation
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) around
Goulimime
Shop for silver in
Tiznit medina
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Climate
Southern Morocco divides into three distinct geographical areas, each with its own micro-
climate. The semitropical, verdant Souss Valley is hot and humid, with temperatures ran-
ging between 22°C and a steamy 38°C, when water vapour rises like a mist from the huge
citrus groves that fill the valley. The valley is also prone to heavy winds in spring. The cli-
mate of the barren Anti Atlas veers between freezing winters and hot, dry summers. The
deep southern coast enjoys a more constant year-round sunny climate.
Language
Arabic remains the lingua franca of major cities in the south. The Chleuh tribes who dom-
inate the Souss speak Tashelhit, a Berber dialect, most noticeable in the Anti Atlas. French
is widely spoken and Spanish is still heard in some of Spain's former territories.
