Bridge of God
A rock arch.
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Talassemtane is a national park in the Rif mountains of northern Morocco, near Chefchaouen, about 18 km east of the town in a straight line. It is part of the Intercontinental Biosphere Reserve of the Mediterranean shared by Morocco and Spain. The park was created in October 2004 to protect Morocco's last threatened fir forests, after being added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List in 1998. It covers 589.5 square kilometres, with over 1,380 plant species recorded, 47 found only in Morocco; at its heart are Morocco's only native firs, along with endangered Atlas cedars. Sharp grey limestone peaks rise above deep green valleys, with slopes covered in dense fir, cedar and oak forest wrapped in morning mist. Clear emerald rivers run along the valley floors, cutting narrow gorges, and small mountain villages are scattered on the slopes. Hikers come from Chefchaouen on mountain trails, the best known leading to the Bridge of God, a natural rock arch, and the Akchour waterfalls. Others walk with a guide to the fir forests at the park's heart; spring and autumn are best for hiking.
A rock arch.
At the heart.
Narrow gorges.
Near Chefchaouen, Rif Mountains, northern Morocco
Yes, from Chefchaouen.
It is wise for the longer trails.