get the place largely to yourself. Beyond Dayet Aoua, the road loops east and then south,
skirting past Dayet Ifrah and the even smaller lake of Dayet Hachlat. The road is decent, but is
liable to be snowbound in winter. If you want to linger longer, there are two good sleeping
options at Dayet Aoua.
Azrou
The Berber town of Azrou is an important market centre sitting at the junction of the roads to
Fez, Meknès, Midelt and Khenifra. Deep in the Middle Atlas it sits amid stunning scenery, with
sweeping views of cedar and pine forests, and high meadows that burst into flower every
spring. Thoroughly unhurried, it’s a relaxing spot to wind down if you’ve had too much of big
cities.