Editorial
The timeless draw of the deep south
There are certain places that draw the traveller irresistibly to them, and Ouarzazate is one of these. Set at the crossroads of the Drâa, Dades and Ziz Valleys, the city stands guard over treasures coveted by the moguls of Hollywood, keeping jealous watch over its remarkable heritage and breathtaking natural surroundings. Here, in the midst of the desert, far away from the turmoil of modern life, in a world where the sand imperceptibly fashions its dunes and palaces and where precious water brings forth lush green oases and valleys, you will come to understand the true meaning of the word mirage...Ouarzazate marks the beginning of the journey... the traveller spellbound by the magic of the deep south. Along the way, in the midst of nowhere, fortified villages out of another age appear shimmering out of the blue, sheltered from the sun by the palm trees that stand basking against their walls, and watered by lazily flowing rivers. Time comes to a standstill...
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