Top 10 Natural Wonders of Morocco - Part 1

Morocco Travel: 

The Top 10 Natural Wonders of Morocco

    Part 1

 Paradise Valley

Beautiful Paradise Valley

    

I don’t want to sound way more enthusiastic than I should generally be but this place is really a thing of beauty and I couldn’t believe my eyes when I first saw it, especially couldn’t believe that this place, a real oasis is in fact in Morocco. The Valley, which is located in the southern part of the country, pretty close to Agadir the Southernmost big city of the country is often included in off-the-beaten-track excursions and even daily tours. Which is unfortunate because it would be a shame to have tourism conquer this almost untouched little paradise.

The place is a beautiful lake being part of the Tamraght River and it’s all situated in the middle of a forest with picturesque rocks, waterfalls, palm-lined gorges and natural glides surrounding the lake area. Paradise Valley is considered to have healing qualities, since a couple –earlier being diagnosed with terminal illness- spent a month here then returned back home being absolutely healthy! This oasis is also very popular in the circle of hippies and nature lovers and it’s along a well-used trekking route that starts from Aourir.

You can freely bathe and swim in the beautifully turquoise water of the lakes, watch the waterfalls from there or you can even slide in the water on the natural slide, which is great fun.

Things to consider: As locals also come here, though and some may even use this water for drinking, please make sure not to use soap or other chemicals in the water.  If you are a woman, please be careful with the bathing around local men and make sure you are wearing something more than a bikini.

How to get there:  

Paradise Valley is only about 20 km North of Agadir the biggest city in the South of Morocco. There are daily bus tours here and you can even hire a mule to trek the nearby lands. The walking trail is officially 2, 7 km long and there are several places here excellent for wild-camping, only make sure you won’t get caught, as sleeping under the stars is considered an illegal activity and you can be fined if the police finds you sleeping in a tent out in the wild. You can also rent a car but make sure you get a local guide with you, or make sure you know the directions well.

Check out more photos of Paradise Valley on my Pinterest by clicking here.

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