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Mhamid, the Old and New, in the Drâa River Valley of Morocco

The village of Mhamid is located in the southeastern part of Morocco, on the edge of the Sahara Desert.  It’s coveted spot in the more lush Drâa Valley of the Zagora province,  was the last stop for caravans before crossing the desert sands.  We stopped by Mhamid and Mhamid Bali (the old location of the town) to look at the kasbahs, ride some camels, drink some tea, talk with the locals, and had a wonderful time!

Mhamid, the Old and the New, in the Drâa River Valley of Morocco
Our friendly camels wait patiently as we take a look around the old kasbah.
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Aït Benhaddou in Southern Morocco

Aït Benhaddou is a fortified city in Morocco that is located along the old caravan route between Marrakech and the Sahara Desert.  This UNESCO World Heritage site served as an important trading post in the old trade route that passed all the way from Morocco on the west coast of Africa, to Sudan on the east coast.