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Ait Benhaddou Kasbah Berber sunrise or sunset view, Atlas Mountains, Morocco 1284197828 kasbah, moroccan, fortress, building, heritage, landscape, sahara, ait, traditional, oasis, atlas, landmark, berber, benhaddou, haddou, ben, culture, palm, african, ruin, site, fortification, marrakech, fortified, destination, wall, medina

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Against the soaring peaks of the Atlas mountains, picturesque Berber villages, palm-filled oases and undulating desert landscapes set the stage for an extraordinary range of adventures. There's hiking along craggy clifftops overlooking the stunning scenery of Todra Gorge and Dadès Gorge, mule treks through Skoura and lush river valleys, and desert wanders by camel amid the sculpted sand dunes surrounding Merzouga and M’Hamid.

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  1. 1Riding a camel through the Agafay Desert dunes at sunset
  2. 2Getting lost in the labyrinthine streets of the Old Medina during a guided Marrakesh walking tour
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