Ajgal Imzi

Anti Atlas, Morocco

Come discover the Dragon trees of Ajgal Imzi

For the discovery of Dracaena Draco subs. Ajgal -the famous dragontrees of North Africa- one should visit Ajgal Imzi, a small village perched up high in the Anti Atlas, deep in the south of Morocco.

The villages twenty inhabitants work the fields and terraces as if time has stood still. Between the modest stone houses one can spot age old dragontrees, ready to be admired and photographed.

The famous Draecena draco subsp Ajgal in the middle of the village Ajgal Imzi

Amandtrees, carobtrees and arganiers surround the village, just as euphorbias, barbaryfigs and a large number of aromatic and medicinal plants.

Guides can take you deeper into the mountains, to spot more Ajgal, a flock of gazelles or mouflons, a snake, maybe even a wolve

Southern view over Ajgal Imzi

Who

The young villager Lahoucine (*surnom)-nicknamed Draco- loves to share his knowledge of these ancient lands, its inhabitants and customs but above all its plants and wildlife.

Lahoucine is a trained and certified mountain guide and founding member of the Association Ajgal, who’s aim it is to protect these lands, predominantly its nature and wildlife, and for sure the few Draecena Ajgal left on this planet

How

Lahoucine can advise you what to bring, organise a 4×4, or local transport from Anzi onwards, with drivers that know the terrain.

Alos he can accompany you on walks in the surrounding mountains, wlak you to wild dragontrees hanging on to cliffs for approx tow or three hours on the plains of Imzi. When you complete this endeavour you will be rewarded with superb views over the cliffs, the downs and the gorges

Where

To get to Ajgal Imzi one should bike (!), car or bus from Agadir southwards to the town of Tiznit and turn eastwards to the small town of Anzi, there take the dirt road to Ait Widirn after which two more km of piste are left to get to Ajgal Imzi. (*coordones et *temps de voyage) (maps.app.goo.gl/2erxuqhvgQAoVmzX7)

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When

Anytime, but best from november into june. Ask Lahoucine for latest advise.

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Anti Atlas

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Imzi

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Lahoucine

BOURAGRAG
39 years
Télé : +212671457991

+212662181517

Services

Villagers can service you with transport to and from Imzi, guided walks of all types and lengths, but also cater you with meals and beds

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Draecena Draco subs Ajgal

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