Valley of the Ziz Attractions

The Erfoud gate opens on one side to a million palm trees and on the other to the Sahara desert.

Each October, a traditional and highly colored festival of the date takes place.

There are wells in the desert area that have been tunneled beneath the sand. These were built by the slaves.

The Fiancee Festival in Imilchil is held in September. It draws thousands of tribespeople to arrange marriages and have a great time. Much of the festivities take place in the town's excellently preserved Kaidal kasbah. The festival runs for approximately three days.

The Sidi Salim medersa is named after the wise man who had the extraordinary gift of being able to make a return trip to Mecca every Friday.

Along the Wadi Ziz, you will encounter the Ifri kasbah, the Hassan Addakhil dam and women who do their washing in this river.