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Morocco: Beni Mellal - Hikes, Pistes, and Cascades

With a rising population of near 60,000 inhabitants, Beni Mellal en route to Marrakech is a newfound hotspot for travelers and tourists to Morocco. If you are able to make it on a Tuesday, then you might hit a decent souk. Here, you can buy handcrafted woolen Berber blankets, olives that grow plentiful on the opposite valley, and throughout the summer enjoy the oranges that supply the orange juice vendors their supplies in Djema El Fna square each night.

Sefrou, Morocco – Overshadowed, Not Outdone

Morocco has always been a place of acceptance. And, even though the majority of inhabitants are Muslim, Morocco’s rich religious history and modern heritage have close ties with the Christian and Jewish faiths. If you want to truly experience the vast history and culture of Morocco, then plan some routes on your voyage that will take you off of the beaten path. Venture to see different, multi-cultural Morocco often overshadowed by the main tourist venues.

Sidi Ifni, Morocco – Spanish Charm & Southern Skies

Along Morocco’s southern coast, past the European throngs that fill Agadir is calm, quiet, and secluded Sidi Ifni. Driving along the coastal highway, you will definitely not want to skip Tiznit. But if you have only got a few days to travel to the Souss region of Morocco, then pull yourself away from the modernity of Agadir in order to spend at least two days exploring the Sidi Ifni area.

Taroudant, Morocco – Attractive Southern Charm

Depicted as the true Souss Valley should, Taroudant in Morocco lies on the journey between Agadir and Taliouine. Being one of the most fertile regions in the south, with a river that runs all year long, leaders and sultans have used it throughout history as a base from which they would attempt to take over the stronghold of Marrakesh. With the modernization from historical construction to the more recent craze of cinder-block houses, the ancient beauty that Taroudant once held remains a spark in the traveler’s imagination.