A signed open-air petroglyph site sits just at the entrance to Oukaimeden, with carved illustrations of pastoral life and geometric patterns first catalogued by researchers in 1949. Look for small metal stakes marking the location of the most important carvings, or ask one of the local faux guides (unofficial guides), who will inevitably wander over when travellers arrive, to show you around for a small tip.


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6.8 MILES

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10.8 MILES

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8. Aghmat Archaeological Site

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