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MOROCCAN TRIPSMOROCCAN TRIPS

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Traveling through the Valleys of Morocco I came across these village that reminded me of the Alps in Germany. Indeed, you would not think that you are in Morocco. It is located over 5,000 feet above the Sea Level in the Middle Atlas region. I mean the Atlas Mountains are a treat and this village is like icing on top of the cake. It has flowers, plazas, cafes, restaurants and hotels. I saw this village not in the heaviest of winter but near spring and the flowers are blooming. This is the place where wealthy Moroccan’s come for vacations. You would notice that people dress very fashionable. It is also a place where students come and work and play. Enjoy this village. There are hotels where you can stay overnight. So that you know, the French built this village so that the colonial powers could go an relax from the heat...around 1929. Now, all people can at least visit and enjoy - life is indeed good in Morocco - see me? Walking and walking!

Candelaria BrownCandelaria Brown

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Le lion d’Ifrane ou «sb3e Ifrane» est une sculpture taillée sur du granit qui a fait rêver ceux qui l’ont vue et même usée, et qui continue à le faire. Il est même devenu un lieu de pèlerinage et un passage obligé pour tous les visiteurs de cette ville touristique du Moyen Atlas. Cette sculpture mesure environ 7 mètres de long, 1.50 m de large et 2 de hauteur. Le créateur de cette statue a donc voulu la magnifier en lui donnant des dimensions irréelles. Mais malgré ces dimensions impressionnantes, le lion donne l’impression de sortir non pas d’une forêt sauvage mais d’une cage de cirque : il a l’air apprivoisé et inspire la confiance. C’est peut-être à cause de cela que même les petits enfants n’ont pas peur de lui et courent en souriant mettre leurs mains sur sa tête dès qu’ils le voient. Ce lion a été sculpté en 1930 par Henri Moreau, alors inspecteur aux Monuments Historiques mais aussi professeur de dessin au lycée Gouraud à Rabat entre 1928 et 1934 pendant le protectorat. Il l’a sculpté sur un rocher qui avait déjà la forme d’un animal « assis ». Une photo du dessinateur à côté de son œuvre a été prise le 15 août 1930. Signalons aussi que l’idée de faire d’Ifrane une station touristique a commencé à être mise en chantier en 1929. Cette sculpture rentrait dans ce cadre. Henri Moreau a été aidé dans son travail long et difficile par deux prisonniers. C’était l’usage à cette époque : les prisonniers représentaient une main d’œuvre gratuite pour les chantiers de construction. L’artiste dont aucun des milliers de visiteurs ne connait le nom, est rentré, très malade, en France en 1954. Il mourut en 1956. Nous espérons que cet article lui rendra hommage et vous fera penser à lui et à son talent dont le produit continue à faire l’unanimité : imaginez Ifrane sans son lion ! A votre prochaine photo à côté de son lion, le vôtre maintenant, pensez : « Bravo M. Moreau »

HELLAOUI AissamHELLAOUI Aissam

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Ifrane is called the Swiss town of Morocco, and it was certainly mountain cool up in the Atlas in March 2022. Our tour guide drove us here on the way to Fes for a bathroom break and to stretch our legs. He also happened to park by the famous Atlas Lion statue. The magnificent creatures once roamed Morocco and now inspire many teams and cultural touchpoints. As such, there was quite a line to take pictures. Many families, but plenty of singles lined up for photos. My friends and I didn't have time for a group photo so we did one and two. This was on a Tuesday afternoon in March, so be wary in high season.

Chelsea DowneyChelsea Downey

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A historic monument of 60's being scultered by a French engineer with the help of Moroccan local people. They say that the Atlantic lion was very dangerous and was hunted to be transported to Rome in order to fight gladiators and prisoners in the present of emprors. it was lade by sculpturing a very big rock of very long highness and lenght. Now it's just a sculpture of a lion of Ifrane without any sign showing his historical past. People take photos in front of it every time they come here. Still the lion resist against bad weather all the year.

Driss BendaouedDriss Bendaoued

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Some friends and I made a trip to Morocco starting on October 11 to 18, 2022. Our first city was Marrakech, Ouzarte, Merzouga, Fes, Chaouen and then we stopped in Ifrane. After having passed through the High Atlas and the Reef it was refreshing to see this city. It’s known for its alpine-style architecture and nearby ski slopes and forests. Also de climate is fresh. A stone statue of a lion near leafy Parc la Prairie is a well-known landmark. It commemorates the last wild Atlas lion, which was shot near here in the early 1920s.

Aury De JesusAury De Jesus

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