Through the Clouds Over the sea: Terres de Amanar

On Saturday, Claire and I were invited to drive up towards the base of the mountains with a family from ASM. I accepted the invitation and the family picked us up around noon. We drove about 45 minutes outside of Marrakech. I was able to take in many new sites and see many shepherds and their sheep, small villages spread alongside the roads as well as built into the sides of the hills.

We took a twisty dirt road uptowards Terres de Amanar, that was built for only one car. I did wonder how we would fit two vehicles if we were to approach one heading the opposite direction, however, that did not happen... maybe next time.

When we arrived, we purchased tickets for the Accro Park. Essentially the Accro Park is a zipline and obstacle park. Terres de Amanar offers four different level of parks. "Black" is for adults and crossed valleys and the ziplines are far in length, "red" which is mid-range for those who are not feeling as adventurous, "green" which is the next level for beginners, and "yellow" which is for the little ones to learn the rules and course. Claire was obviously fit for the "yellow" course. I paid and we walked a ways towards the Accro Park. There, we got Claire fit for a harness system in which she cried and screamed. I knew all we had to go was to get her past the insecurity of the unknown and the new. The Moroccan men were to kind, hugged her and told her it is okay while they quickly removed her from the harness. I showed her the course and they things she would get to do-- eventually, she agreed and put it on. Off we went!

As you can see, Claire had a blast! She made it about half way through the course when she finally said she was done. I do think when we go again, we won't have as much apprehension and she will dive right in like a pro!

After we completed the Accro Park, we decided to go have lunch at the restaurant. The girls played and laughed together while we enjoyed the scenery of Terres de Amanar.