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Morocco Travel Series The Top Ten places to visit in Morocco Morocco is one of the most diverse countries the world and certainly in the recent years it’s growing out to become the No. 1 tourist destination on its own right. Today’s numerous economical flights, which now fly to over 6 cities in Morocco enable anyone to drop there and spend a great weekend in one of the beautiful cities of the country. No matter if you want to do a cultural exploration of the Islamic – Oriental- Northern African cultural heritages, if you want a culinary tour, or some days of Sun-Sea-Sand, you can now combine all these when in Morocco. In this article I would like to provide you some guidance on what I think are the top 10 things you shouldn’t miss out on trying or doing when in Morocco. Visit the Old District of Fez Fés Medina the world famous leather manufacture     Having the biggest, untouched oriental souk (Medieval market) quarter in the whole world (als

Top 10 Natural Wonders of Morocco - Part 9

Top Ten Places you wouldn't believe exist in Morocco

Part 9


   


The hidden Oasis of Meski


When I grew up, I grew up on reading the highly entertaining books of a Hungarian writer canned Jenö Rejtő who wrote the BEST BOOKS IN THE WORLD about Northern Africa, the French colonial times, the Sahara, the Foreign Legion.  Reading his books I could hear the Adan, the calling to prayer, I could feel the heat of the desert and I was happy as hell when the legionaires have finally managed to find an oasis while marching through the Sahara. That's why to me Meski is important. It's like a journey to the past.. a real Oasis where you can imagine troops stopping, locals going to get water and indeed the sound of Adan can be heard. Get to know Meski and its rare beauty in a deserted land. 

I have included Meski here not because you wouldn't believe an Oasis can exist in a land in Africa, but for its rare quality to really bring someone back in the past.. a real, authentic place, one would thing doesn't exist anymore. 

Source Bleu de Meski is a pool complex built by the troops of the Foreign Legion and it’s located at the valley of the Ziz River, which is one of the most scenic attractions in Morocco on its own right. Luckily, the place is lesser known, therefore it is still underrated.  Meski is a charming Oasis with palm trees, swimming pools, offering a cozy and refreshing retreat in the summer heat does indeed offer a picturesque sight and a great chance for refreshment.

The swimming pools look similar to the bathing pools you can see in India, with 2-3 rows of stairs for the people to sit or to stand. The Meski Oases has two key areas, the main pool which is the bathing area and the second is the river part, where you can see how the river flows in offering a constant supply of water. The river enters through a hole in the mountain and it offers a very unique sight. As for its legend it is said that the pool of the water is increases fertility for women who have their own area or own time to also get a swim, when or where men are not around.

Things to keep in mind: for tourists it’s a bit different but still, if you are a woman, I would highly advise you not to swim in the male pool. However if you do, do count with excessive attention from local males. Also, as the pool works as the water supply for the locals, please do not use soap or any chemicals while being in the water. There are showers where you can wash away the body lotions and perfumes before entering the water.



The nearest big city to Meski Oasis is the city of Errachidia, the biggest and Easternmost city of Morocco. The city which has a connection to the inland highways and roads and also boasts an international airport to welcome tourists and visitors, who come here to visit the desert areas and family members visiting home, all year long. 

Meski is situated in the Atlas Mountains, in the vicinity of the desert cities: Merzouga and Erfoud. This basically means that this place is far from all the rest of Morocco’s big cities. If you want to get here from other parts of Morocco, rather check out a domestic flight. Errachidia has good road connections to Marrakech through Ourzazate but that makes it a very long, over 7 hour journey. Fez and Meknes are about an 8 hour long drive.

Meski as an Oasis is hard to find so rather look for Meski Kasbah this is the easiest way to get to the Oasis. 

Meski Oasis, Morocco
There is a lot to see and do in Meski


For more photos on this lovely Oasis please visit my Pinterest Album created solely for this Mega Top Ten by clicking here

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