And after a couple of days exploring the villages and valley in this majestic gorge, it will be time to visit yet another of Morocco's unique and marvellous sites: the Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou.
In spring, this area is well worth a visit. Spend a minute or two watching the water pass by underneath as you cross the footbridge, and then continue along the River walk through the woodland.
My mother put in great effort in taking me out to eat, making sure we visited museums and traveled abroad, basically exposing me to as much culture as she could.