"TAROUDANT : A Trip To The Past" khattabi_eg's Profile
Taroudant
Town and province of the Region Souss-Massa-Draa, east of Agadir, Taroudant was a trading post on the way of caravans coming from Saharan provinces (Ghana, Sudan, Mali). Thanks to its gold and silver mines, the town developed remarkably in the 11th c and it had indeed a great influence over Moroccan civilization. Surrounded by red ochre walls, Taroudant is one of the most elegant towns in the south. Taroudant's rich bazaars reflect a strong artcraft tradition.
This Souk is known of its so many different spices (paprika, cumin, cinnamon, pepper, Saffron...). There are also women who sell Morocco’s best henna, used for the creation of temporary tattoos during the wedding season and during other festivities, will offer to sell you the raw ingredients or give you a henna tattoo right on the spot.
City square, called " Assarag", that is a word from Bereber language, and it means the big place or big area. I live one minute away on foot from there. There are resturants and cafes on the sides of this square.
I usually like to go for a drink (mint tea mostly) with my friends in a couple of cafés there that have a terrace overlooking the square.
That is where I live. This neighborhood leads to the city square so it is a busy street usually. As you can see, buildings have the same color. The same thing is applied to all the buildings in Taroudant. Lots of bicycles are seen in this town as well.
That is a very old machine that was used to smash olives to get oil out of them. Taroudant is well known of its high quality and natural Olive and Argan oil .
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hi how are you Abdou!? good to see you still log in and are active with VT - a pity we never did meet up when we were trying to meet back in 2010! I have been back and stayed in Taroudant quite a few times since then - I usually fly to Agadir and often go down to Tafraoute as my base these days but of course other trips for other reasons such as to weddings in the Sahara over near Merzouga, went to the Imilchil festival again last September. I have friends that come and stay in Agadir for 2 every Sept-Oct that I catch up with as well. Taroudant is a handy place to stop when criss crossing around southern Morocco - maybe we should try again to meet?! i might be back in April.
Hi Angie! It's good to hear from you again, it's been a while :) Yes it would be nice if we could meet sometime. I usually move back and forth between Taroudant and Agadir but I would make the time to meet you in either city. I hope you are having a good time whatever it is you are doing now and wherever you are ;) Warm greetings from Taroudant, Morocco!
hi thanks Abdou, nice to hear back from you. Yes will let you know so we can tee a meetup...am home in NZ at the moment having a long catchup after not being home for 7 years and not seeing my mother for 6 years...enjoying the lovely summer weather too! Must be nice to have warmer weather these days over your way now that winter is coming to an end. our summer max is about 26-28...a bit humid in the evenings but lovely! take care.
A warm happy birthday greeting from Malaysia.
EID MILAAD SAEED Abdou! THINKING OF YOU and wishing you the BEST
Hi Abdou. Many happy returns of the day my friend. Enjoy and have fun! Keep in touch. Greetings from your friend Freddie of Toronto
happy birthday and many happy returns of the day. Greetings from Lisbon
Hi how have you been - wishing you all the best for 2009! Hope all is well with you and your family. I had a nice visit in Nov on my way to Agadir thru TiznTest-pity I didnt have more time for a day visit!
Ash Mabrouka, ya khoya! Salam wa Sahih...
Belated "sena saida!" (If i did that right! LOL) Thanx again for being a great help in the past! :)
Happy Birthday and have a nice day Greeting from Alexandria Egypt TAKLA
Happy birthday to you from Istanbul / Turkiye ..I wish that you realize all your dreams ...good luck