Lalla Haya Source

     Lalla Haya springs at the foot of Tarmilate tray and Zguit massif, at 552 m above sea level on the banks of the Oued Aguennour. Discovered in 1933, it is located in the heart of a heavily wooded area, mainly composed of cork trees. Essentially volcanic, the source Lalla Haya is bicarbonate, ferruginous and sulphurous. The water comes from several thousand meters deep in vapor form, driven by the carbon dioxide rises to the surface.

     The water flows naturally to a temperature of 42 ° C. Lalla Haya is a natural gas reserve of water at the source, unique specificity in Morocco, making the brand a Oulmès flagship product, a water of exceptional minerality.

Oulmes City : A glamorous city of the Middle Atlas

     Oulmes is a small but notable city in the Middle-Atlas lying in Morocco. It covers an area of 550 Km², and is given the epithet of “The Pearl of Middle-Atlas”. It is located in the North-east of the Capital City, Rabat, and is 150 Km away from it, 85 Km away from Khenifra city, 90 km away from Khemisset city, and 90 Km away from Meknes city.

The earliest people: original inhabitants
The earliest people of Oulmes city are descended from the “Amazigh tribes” lived then, and thus they belong to the Amazigh community living in Morocco. Their official language is “Tamazight” (Berber Language). It is said that they came to Oulmes from so-called “Ment”, near to A’glmous (Khenifra Province). Besides, it is thought that these people, the earliest people, belong to Ayt Ou’malou ancestry who came to settle down in Oulmes seeking refuge from the persecution of Moha Ou Hammou Ezz’ayani.

The etymology of the word “Oulmes”

The etymology of the word “Oulmes” goes back, according to what the inhabitants say, to the geographical location of the city itself, as well as the nature of the exploitation of the city. It was called at first “Almis” or “Almas” (the Amazigh equivalent term to refer to the ‘middle’ of the thing); it was called so because there was (as is still up till today) a weekly market in the Tuesdays, whereby people came from three tribes that surrounded Oulmes to buy their needs, or even to sell their goods.



Establishments :

· Economic establishments :

Oulmes has got two major economic establishments: Arbor Company and Sidi Ali Company.

Arbor Company: Le Groupe Arbor Holding is a company that was founded in 1947, and it covers an area of 500 hectare. It is a very contemporary company with very modern technologies and mechanization techniques. It is the leader company in Morocco concerning the production and the distribution of fruits.

Sidi Ali Industry: was founded in 1924 in a village nearby called Tarmilat. It is concerned in producing bottles of mineral water (Sidi Ali & Oulmès).

· Educational establishments :

The city contains two elementary schools (Abi Al’fidaa & Abi Al’qassim Ezz’ayani), one middle school (Ennaser), and one secondary school (Mohammed VI).

Oulmes, indeed, is a charming city thanks to the weather which is very healthy, though it’s too cold in the winters and too hot in the summers. The city is charming and wonderful not only due to the weather, but the mineral water it has got as well. Even though it lacks many infrastructure buildings, tourists often conceive of Oulmes as an exciting city to visit thanks to the picturesque mountains it includes. Oftentimes they think that is a fascinating place to visit. Aside from this, it is an ancient city which was established thousands of years ago.



Remember, when in Rome, do as the Romans do!

CHEFCHAOUEN the charming town

Chefchaouen is a charming town of about 40,000 inhabitants , which is about 100kmde Ceuta on the slopes of Tisouka Mountains ( 2050m ) and Megou ( 1616m ) in the Cordillera of the Rif, that rise above the city as two horns , giving its name to the city ( Chefchaouen in Berber means " look at the horns" ) . At about 660m . altitude and with very little car traffic , one breathes a fresh and clear air that invites a few days to discover the beauty of this place and its environment ..

The variety of colors of different products shops and bazaars contrast to the dazzling blue-white houses. The mixture of voice and unknown sounds will guide you through the narrow streets that wind inevitably to the meeting point and rest , Plaza Uta el- Hammam .

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BIN ELOUIDANE " between the rivers "

Bin Elouidane is a small village in the province of Azilal central Morocco . Its name means " between two shores ". It is named after the construction of a large dam to ensure the retention of water in the region of Ait Bouzid. Both banks are Oued El Oued Ahensal and Abid . There is a lake in the center of the Atlas, between Oued El Abid and Assif Ahanesal , whose crystalline waters reflect the beauty of nature : Bin el Ouidane , these three words literally meaning " between the rivers " ...

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IFRANE "Little Switzerland"

     Ifrane throne on one of the most privileged site in Morocco's most attractive region: The heart of the Middle Atlas. The water sources are abundant and natural landscapes are to the appointment. Exceptional natural advantages as to describe it as the "Little Switzerland". 

     If we talk about Ifrane talking about snow, and if by chance your visit is in winter you should not miss a ski session in one of the stations available on site, namely Michlifen Station and Jebel Habri Station that are 2000 meters with several drop tracks.

     Ifrane wins its visitors thanks to its lakes also which are of unequal beauty. We invite you to discover the most beautiful and most visited: Dayet OAU, Lake afnounir, Dayet Hachlaf, dayet Ifrah, Oued Tizguite, Zerouka, Mersa Ain and Sidi mimoune ... which are home to rare species of birds.Sources of exceptional waters in Ifrane is a large part of its beauty on site Vittel source and RAS El My source which are a few kilometers from Ifrane. Several waterfalls are also to visit as the waterfalls of refuge and waterfalls Zaouit ifrane wadi.

     

The beauty of ifrane can only be seen on site showing his natural abilities, and our site will guide you to target the best places to visit on this pretty little town.

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MOGADOR.

      El Jadida or mazighen (Amazigh: Maziɣn, Arabic الجديدة) is a coastal city in Morocco, 96 km from Casablanca, prefecture of the province of El Jadida. El Jadida (or al-Jadida) is the current name of the former Mazagão (Mazagan), fortified town built by the Portuguese in the early sixteenth century, which was not taken over by the Moroccans in 1769. The fortification of the city Portuguese with its bastions and ramparts is an early example of Portuguese military architecture of the Renaissance. The surviving Portuguese buildings include the cistern Portuguese, the Portuguese fortress Mazagan and the Church of the Assumption, built in the Manueline style. They offer an outstanding example of the interchange of influences between European and Moroccan cultures. From the early nineteenth century, the city broke off the ramparts of the Portuguese city. It now extends far beyond what is only an historical island in Atlantic Ocean.

history:
     Mooring popular browsers, the site is designated under the Mazagan place name Amazigh "mazighen" by al-Idrīsī (twelfth century) 1 and of Mesegan or Mazagem portolans some European Middle Ages. Some authors wetting was known to Europeans at the beginning of the Christian era: it would merge with the Port of Rutubis mentioned by Pliny the Elder (first century AD.) And that of spoken Rousibis Ptolemy (second century AD.) 2. Some historians argue that corresponds to the site of Akra quoted in the "Periplus of Hanno" (fifth century BC.) 3). It is no where assumptions.
     The Portuguese erected at Mazagan fortress - a castle with four towers - in 1514, then in 1542 a walled city surrounded by thick walls, which could accommodate several thousand people, all from Portugal.
     For over two centuries, Mazagan resisted the onslaught of Moroccans seeking to seize it. The Portuguese presence ended in 1769 when the city was taken by Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah. On the eve of the assault, the commander of the place of Lisbon received the order to evacuate the city. An agreement was signed with Mohamed Ben Abdellah for the Portuguese left the city without fear of attack. Before they left, they decided to undermine all bastions. When the Moroccans entered the city, a series of explosions destroyed the walls and caused many casualties. Between the liberation of the town until the early nineteenth century, the city was called El-Mehdoûma, "The Ruined."
     Moulay Abd ar-Rahman proclaimed sultan in 1822, decided to restore the fortified city and call El Jadida, "New". European traders, mostly from English Gibraltar, settled there. The city welcomed many people from the interior of the country. She quickly overflowed the limits of the Portuguese city, now often referred to as Mellah because the Jews were the most numerous. In the early twentieth century, El Jadida, the Europeans continued to call Mazagan, became one of the most important ports of Morocco.
      From 1912, under the protectorate of France, a new city was created including a business center (government, banks, etc.) and residential areas to the attention of French emigrants.
     The French were charmed by this beautiful city. It thus became a seaside resort due to its mild climate and its beaches. After independence in 1956, becomes Mazagan El Jadida.
     June 30, 2004, at the 28th session of the World Heritage Committee held in Suzhou in China, the Moroccan city of Mazagan (El Jadida) is listed as Unesco World Heritage.
     Today El Jadida attracts history buffs curious to discover the fortified city by Portuguese, moviegoers walking in the footsteps of Orson Welles and many summer visitors.
     During the summer (July-August) there is the famous Moussem Moulay Abdellah Amghar, which attracts over a hundred thousand visitors.
     Today, El Jadida was completely modernized, it is true that there are still neighborhoods, but as a whole, the city has been transformed. It is very cultural with its monuments, but also tourism with its beautiful beach and its hotels. It should become one of the most tourist cities of Morocco as many projects are underway to El Jadida a new city.

Source : eljadida.ma

MEKNÉS!

Heritage and simplicity:

    Meknes is an engaging Imperial capital where life is good. Despite its rich historical heritage, it has preserved the simplicity of his origins.


Alawite splendor:

     In the seventeenth century, the Alawite Sultan Moulay Ismail decided to make Meknes one of the finest and most powerful imperial cities of Morocco. Today, protected by forty kilometers of walls, it has preserved imposing monuments, including numerous mosques which earned him the nickname "city of a hundred minarets". Among them, the Great Mosque, probably founded in the twelfth century, is remarkable for its gates with beautiful sculpted canopies. Its medina and the remains of the royal palace earned Meknes being a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is still prosperous, benefiting from the cultures of the rich plain of Sais (cereals, olive trees and vines).



Gates and palaces :

     Considered one of the most beautiful gates in the world, Bab Mansour was built in the early eighteenth century. It opens on the Imperial city proper, where a visit to the mausoleum of Sultan remains a curiosity. You can also meditate on the edge of the Agdal pond, an immense rectangular tank.


Lively markets and places :

     Meknes has one of the most popular medinas of Morocco. El-Hedime place exactly between the old town and the Imperial part of the city, houses the covered market and comes alive at dusk: fire-eaters, storytellers, animal trainers and jugglers create an atmosphere quite exotic.

Traditional Culture :

     The regional ethnographic museum in the palace Dar Jamai, revolves smoothly around a superb Andalusian garden. Embroidered over with gold, faience and ancient jewelry give a comprehensive overview of past splendours of the Kingdom.


Roman ruins :

     At 31 km north of Meknes lies the largest Roman archeological site in Morocco: Volubilis. triumphal arch, capitol, house of Bacchus, everything reflects the splendor of the city and its economic and political weight. Not to mention the moving delicacy of the mosaics. Allow a minimum of two hours to discover this open-air treasure.

Source : mekneszaytoune