At the very upper (northeastern) end of the Aït Bougmez Valley, the seasonal Lac Izoughar is a favoured watering hole for the nomadic Aït Atta tribe. Higher water levels make this most impressive in March and April, but the 11km from the village and back is pleasant hiking anytime of the year.
Nearby Zaouiat Oulmzi attractions
1. Sunday Souq
9.93 MILES
The valley's weekly market takes place on Sunday and offers a great insight into valley life. Traders and shoppers start arriving in Tabant on Saturday…
2. Zawiya of Sidi Moussa
10.64 MILES
For a spectacular sunset, climb the steep but straightforward trail up to the zawiya (shrine) of Sidi Moussa, a local marabout (saint), on a conical…
3. La Source de Taghia
12.57 MILES
Water cascades out of the cliff face and down a rocky hillside at these small springs just south of Taghia. It's often a good spot to sit and observe…
4. Zaouait Ahansal Monday Souq
12.74 MILES
Locals from across Zaouait Ahansal gather at the the bottom of the valley for this small market.
5. Tomb of Sidi Said Ahansal
12.74 MILES
The 13th-century tomb of Sidi Said Ahansal is the chief place of religious pilgrimage in the valley, though it is off-limits to non-Muslims. Above the…
6. Ait Sidi Moulay Igherm
12.74 MILES
The largest building in Zaouiat Ahansal dominates the surrounding village. Still home to the saint's descendants, the village's oldest building also…
7. Ait Ben Hmad Igherm
13.13 MILES
This 17th-century igherm (collective granary), still in use by the villagers of Amezray, is one of several historical structures in the region to benefit…
8. Cathédrale des Rochers
20.52 MILES
The most-famous peak of the Reserve Naturelle de Tamga absolutely dominates the surrounding landscape – supposedly in the same manner great cathedrals…