There is a moment when you drive towards Foum Zguid where you might forget you are in North Africa. The red layered rock of Jebel Bani evokes a different frontier: the American West.
A Tale of Two Deserts
Geologically, the connections between the Anti-Atlas mountains and the American Southwest are striking. Both landscapes are defined by millions of years of erosion, revealing striated mountains, flat-topped mesas, and deep canyons.
Hollywood's Backdrop
It's no coincidence that many Hollywood westerns and desert epics have been filmed in this region. The vast scale and dramatic lighting make Foum Zguid a cinematic masterpiece waiting to be explored.
The Road Less Traveled
Like the old Wild West, Foum Zguid is a frontier town. It's the end of the paved road and the beginning of the great adventure. Here, you can still find true solitude and the raw, untamed spirit of the desert.