After lunch we took a tour of the village and learned that the Moroccan government has a program to support organic and eco-minded village farming programs. This particular village was receiving 100% reimbursement for following the government guidelines as they increased their use of solar energy and water efficient crop irrigation. They grew almonds (we learned how to shell them raw), peaches, olives, figs and many vegetables.
The village chief also owned the gas station down the road, which was a great hangout for travelers and those living close by.
Back on the road to Quarzazate, where Joy and Hakim live. Quarzazate emerges from the dry and barren landscape as a hubbub of activity (more peaceful than Marrakech) but interestingly enough, the center of Hollywood and movie making in Morocco. We discovered that many familiar block buster films have been made here including, Babel, Jesus of Nazereth, Lawrence of Arabia, Spy Game and most recently Sex in the City 2!
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