Skoura

 We spent last night in the Oasis village of Skoura. The drive through the village on dusty dirt roads was disconcerting. We arrived at our hotel, which like many places in Morocco looked like nothing from the outside. However, going inside the gate was magical. The grounds were very large, with many areas for relaxing, as well as a pool and rooftop bar. A bar with actual wine, beer, as well as gin and tonics. Places that serve alcohol are few and far between. Thank goodness for the French owner who served the best food we’ve had in Morocco, as well as the wine.  

Today, we had a long drive through the Atlas Mountains. There was continual road construction. The scenery was great though. We did have a fun stop at a spice and tea shop. It was in the town of Ourzazate, which is in the center of many spice growing regions. Apparently, we are now cured of all that ails us.

Another stop was at the Universal Studios of Morocco. Many films such as Cleopatra, Gladiator, Prince of Persia, one of the Asterix movies, among others, were filmed here.

After the long day we arrived in the lovely resort city of Ouzoud in the Atlas Mountains, known for the second largest waterfall in Africa, after Victoria Falls.