Ok, so just looking back a sec. I'm beginning to lose track of days and going through the pics I saw these two and had to add an entry for them. On our road from the desert to the high atlas we passed through the Dades and Todra Gorges and made our way to Ait Ben Haddau. This was a kasbah built on the caravan trade from the deep Sahara to the markets of Marrakech. The site is quite impressive and it really does look like something from the bronze age. Its a 10 minute detour from the main road and is worth the time. For the more adventurous, one must cross the small river at its base and going through the main gate a winding series of paths can bring one to the top. There are still a few people who inhabit this place and they are eager to mention the 12+ movies that were filmed here.
This pic was taken of the setting sun from the Sahara desert. Just love the effect the last few rays have on the dunes. I'd recommend a short hike after dinner to catch this view.
Finally, our last day in Quirgane, we were outfitted with mountain bikes and took a ride through alpine villages and back roads in the hills surrounding our hotel. There are numerous paths that can take you past mountain lakes and into the center of small villages. Be careful around corners as you never know what can come around at you. It would be best to set up the biking ahead of time with your travel agency. By the way, we stayed at a garden resort called La Bergerie, trip advisor and numerous other sites taut this as the place to stay. Be careful however. You are sleeping and staying in a large garden that is crawling with bugs. We'd have to squish a few on the way to the bathroom every night. I even got stung by a wasp twice while sitting near the pool. A group of french tourists next to us actually had to jump in the pool to escape them. If you can handle the insects then go for it.
Beautiful sunset!!!
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