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Plains in the spring flush with colour

As it was too early to eat we ran over the Col du Zad to Zeïda, a thriving place of transport cafés, bought hot bread and spicy sardines, apples and pomegranates, which we demolished at Timnay, a camp-site complex we’ve used on many journeys, and at night ran into Midelt to dine at the Fes, enjoying ‘the best ever meal in Morocco’, to quote one old hand. I’ve topped and tailed Hayane really to show the multiplicities of enjoyment that can stitch together any day travelling in Morocco.

CENTRAL HIGH ATLAS

The Cascades d’Ouzzoud

ROUTE FIVE

Jbel Msedrit (Msadrid) 3077m

CommitmentA straightforward walk (paths help) via the Tizi n’ Taghighacht (2662m) from Isli (lake on N side, 2270m) or longer from the trans-Atlas road on the S. As described, an 11-hour tramp over rough ground, well worth the effort.Maps100: Tounfite, Imilchil (essential for our route but not needed if just heading up from the lake in settled weather).TextsMP2: Isli–Tizi n’ Issural – easting by Fazaz is on Peyron’s main GTAM line, and he describes Fazaz and other fine peaks in the area.Travel to startEasy piste from Tislit to Isli lakes N of Imilchil. The trans-Atlas route is part goudron, part piste, so 4x4 needed. Isli is an attractive camp spot.Local assistanceNot needed, although our route described is a challenging option.

Two secretive lakes lie hidden in the heart of the mountains near Imilchil, while above stands a peak with ‘a view of the world’.