Time Zone |
Africa/Casablanca |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+0 |
Time Zone |
Africa/Porto-Novo |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Located in the Marrakech-Safi region of southern Morocco, at the foot of the majestic Atlas Mountains, Ait Bahya is one of the traditional Berber villages. It is famous for its well-preserved adobe complexes, unique kasbahs (fortress-like dwellings) and winding stone alleyways, which perfectly demonstrate the wisdom of the Berbers to live in harmony with nature. The village is surrounded by terraced fields planted with olives, apricots and other crops, and the scenery varies throughout the seasons, making it an ideal place to experience Moroccan countryside life. Although not as well known as the neighboring ancient town of Ait Benhaddou, Ait Baha retains a more primitive atmosphere of life, where visitors can taste the traditional Berber cuisine, listen to ancient songs, and feel the deep heritage of North African culture.
Atimè is a small town in the Atlantique department of southern Benin, about 30 kilometers west of the capital, Porto Novo, in the southern plains of Benin, near coastal cities such as Ouidah. The region has a predominantly savannah climate, with agriculture as the mainstay, mainly growing cotton, maize, cassava and other crops, and local handicrafts are famous for traditional weaving and pottery making. Retaining some of the unique cultural traditions of southern Benin, Atieme regularly hosts traditional fairs and religious ceremonies to attract tourists from the surrounding area. As a microcosm of a West African rural community, Atieme is an important window into the culture of Benin's agrarian society as it showcases the daily life and folklore of the region.