Ouarzazate to Skoura

My day started well. Can you believe it rained really hard! The next morning by the time I left there was no sign of any rain in sight. From El Kelaan gmone to Boumaine Dades its 24km before the road forks right going to Dades Gorges 27km and right to Tineghir 50km away. The palm valley between El Kelaa and Boumaine is extremely fertile and lots of olives grow in this area. There are also mint, dates, wheat, cashews and roses. Vegetables are grown too but on a smaller scale. The towns along the first 24km of my route are quite compact and squeezed in between the river flood plain(dry) and the mountain. Boumaine, situated right at the fork, is perched just above the valley. This town is very laid back and is the gateway to the Dades Gorges. Lots of tourist and guides (Berbers) who lead people on excursion and walks.

My route further takes me on a flat plain and the lunar landscapes. It's still hot as hell but fairly cool during early morning. The landscape becomes one big blur as I push myself over the plain. In the distance with 6km to go, the town appears like a mirage and before long I stop at the first available cafe that is open and I have a coke and coffee. After doing some enquiries of where to stay, I'm no more the wiser when I leave because my French is not good. Not to worry, I'll find some thing soon and I do. No, not another Hotel Du Atlas but a Timbuktu. My choices are just so Ama_zing.