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1. Ammeln Valley
The Ammeln Valley is becoming a magnet not only for climbers but also for nature lovers and hikers. A walk in the valley might start at the village of Oumesnat, where the Maison Traditionelle is well worth a visit. Wear sturdy shoes for the short walk from the car park. At this museum in a traditional Amazigh house, the caretakers will happily explain the old ways of the Anti-Atlas, introducing you to domestic implements, the tea ceremony, and the local women's embroidered black wrap, the tamelheft. Express your appreciation for the tour by tipping generously. From Oumesnat you can follow paths to the neighboring villages. Taghdicte makes a good base for ambitious Anti-Atlas climbers.
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2. Gazelle Rock Carving
The prehistoric gazelle rock carving just 2 km (1 mile) south of Tafraoute is an easy walk or bike ride from town, and although the sparse etching has been retouched, it still gives you an idea about how long these desolate mountains have sustained human cultures. To get here, follow signs to "Tazka" from behind Hôtel Les Amandiers; go through the village to the palm and argan fields beyond. You may have offers to guide you from local children: if you accept, then be sure to thank them with a small gift, such as a pen or toy, but avoid giving money. Although everyone calls it a gazelle, locals in the know will tell you that the celebrated rock carving is in fact of a mouflon (wild sheep). Those energetic enough can visit more cave paintings at Ukas, south of the town of Souk Had Issi, 50 km (31 miles) southeast of Tafraoute.
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3. Painted Rocks
A slightly bizarre tourist attraction, the Painted Rocks outside Tafraoute (follow signs) is most dramatically experienced in late afternoon, when the hillsides stacked with massive round boulders turn a rich mustard hue before sunset. Belgian artist Jean Veran painted a cluster of these natural curiosities in varying shades of blue in 1984, and they have been retouched ever since. Checking out amateur copies is as much fun as looking at the originals. On quieter days, it's also a great place to spot local geckos, lizards, and squirrels. The route to the rocks is now paved, making access easier than ever.
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4. Palm Groves of Aït Mansour
The palm groves of the Aït Mansour Gorge southeast of Tafraoute deserve a day's excursion, although you could just take the road as a scenic (and longer) route to Tiznit. About 2 km (1 mile) south out of town, you'll see the so-called Napoleon's Hat of massive boulders on your right. Occasionally, you'll see climbers here. Continue past the pretty village of Aguerd Oudad. When the road forks, go left; the right branch goes to the Painted Rocks. A winding, paved road takes you higher into the Anti-Atlas Mountains. The views are spectacular as the road rises and then descends, crossing a riverbed, which—even when dry—betrays the presence of underground water by the cactus and oleander growing there. Twenty kilometers (12 miles) out of Tafraoute, turn right toward Aït Mansour. After another 14 km (9 miles) of descent, you reach the palm groves. Water, shade, and greenery are abundant, and you may find a shop serving sweet mint tea or soda. The goatherds of the peaks are replaced here by shrouded women, either transporting palm-frond baskets of dates or walking to Timguilcht to visit its saint's shrine. Continue on the piste to Souk Had Issi, whose market is held on Sunday. From there, the piste loops back to Tafraoute, or you can take a lower road to connect to Tiznit over the dramatic Col de Kerdous.
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