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The Dahar plateau is the westernmost tip of the Atlas range. While the Atlas crosses the whole northern Africa from west to east, the Dahar plateau ranges north-south. This is a semi-desertic region where several Berber villages are clutched to the slopes of the mountain.
Ksar Ouled Debbab (wrongly given as Qasr Awlad Debbab in VT location data base) is one of these (look at the map under "things to do") and possibly the best preserved. |
|  | Chenini (wrongly given as Shanini in VT location data base) was inhabited when we last visited it in 1978. It seems that now it is a touristy destination and that, as in Matmata, traditional dwelling are preserved for tourists only. However, even if it is no more as it was, the situation of the village, on the summit of a hill is worth the visit. |
Douirat is close to Chenini : only about 10 km. In 1978, it was at the same time inhabited but in poor condition. I have learned that there had been some rehabilitation that had taken place. If this is true, it is really worth a visit. | | |
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volopolo Wed Aug 12, 2009 10:07 UTC
Great picture at the begin of the website | haiamisa Tue Oct 30, 2007 15:04 UTC
Yes, surely you are special and also a mystery man with all these exotic locations! How do you do it? I guess you 'do it your way'. :o) | LoriPori Mon Jan 15, 2007 11:20 UTC
Very intriguing page Jean-Louis, especially the troglodytic houses and marabuts. Its a particularly harsh environment for the people who live there. | Trekki Mon Sep 5, 2005 04:43 UTC
Stunning sceneries ! What a pity that the hotel in Ksar Ouled Debbab is no longer running, thic place looks fantastic ! Thanks for sharing these excellent pictures ! |
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