Ourika Valley

Abstract

Berber house in the Atlas Mountains. -AS

Description

Moroccan Berbers still practice a traditional lifestyle and farm the steep slopes of the Atlas Mountains by building small terraces. Complex irrigation systems are set in place and the strong rock walls retain the soil and fertilizer. -CK

References
"New Agriculturist." New Agriculturist: Country Profile - Morocco. Accessed November 28,2016. http://www.new-ag.info/en/country/profile.php?a=869
Image Notes

Photograph created March 1974. Photograph processed June 1974. Formerly catalogued as B42.126. Notes written on the slide or index: Below Oukaimeden, Oukaimeden Trip.

Identifier CU.026
Collection CU: Morocco
Location Ourika Valley, Morocco
Year 1974
Batch Stamp JUN 74
Written Date March, 1974
Printed Date June, 1974
Slide Notes Below Oukaimeden
Index Notes Oukaimeden Trip