Les Terrasses de l'Atlas
Region
In the heart of the high Atlas Mountains and far from the madding crowd.......Find out more
Accommodation
A place full of charm, comfortable, original and authentic… ....Find out more
Activities
Ample choice for both adults and children…....Find out more
Treks
Discover our bespoke treks…....Find out more
With us, meeting local people can’t be done by reservation! It just happens (but with a little bit of organisation even so!) …
- Call on the teacher with his/her class of pupils at the village primary school …
- One of our neighbours is a potter. He isn’t always there, but you couldn’t find a more interesting person to meet!
- Not to be missed on Sundays is the weekly souk at Imoulas, 7km from Les Terrasses de l’Atlas. Not a tourists’ stall and lots of photos that could have been taken a hundred or more years ago!
- We could visit a descendant of the last true local big chief. She lives quite simply in a small corner of her immense dwelling, though her teeth are … pure gold!
- It’s quite a surprise to meet Berber women at the end of the afternoon, when they head for the fields to pick plants for animal fodder. In this case, you mustn’t be in a hurry or chivvy them…
- Generally, heading out on an adventure towards one of the higher-altitude villages and getting an invitation, taking your time. These are the best moments, completely timeless …
|
