Aït Ouazik
Ait Ouazik is one of Morocco's most significant and appealing archaeological sites. It is located 120 kilometers from Zagora and 20 kilometers from the village of Tazarine. The place takes back in time to when the green savannah was all over the place.'.
"About Ait Ouazik !"
Thousands of slabs cover hectares of land at Ait Ouazik. Delicate to make, they are often well-shaped engravings created by slits or fine polishing of the rock. Elephants, antelopes, rhinoceroses, giraffes, and felids represent the wildlife of the time. Its location on a riverbank, evidence of the use of tools, its numerous engravings, and indications of agricultural techniques testify to the advancement of the site at the time.
A magical site
For a wild experience, you should visit the site, which is located on a hill. To get there, follow an open but winding path through the canyon where the river used to flow through the region. A knowledgeable and qualified guide there will provide detailed explanations of the engravings. The archaeological site is best visited as part of a larger adventure trip to the region, which also includes great sites such as Zaalou Oasis.
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The petroglyphs at Ait Ouazik are Tazina-style, dating from the 3rd to 1st millennia BCE. They are typically deeply-incised and polished. Most depict animals from a wetter savanna period in this part of the Morocan Sahara.