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{{Infobox mountain
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| name = Jbel Ayachi<br/>{{Nobold|{{lang|ar|جبل العياشي}}}}
| other_name =
| photo = Midelt ayachi.jpg
| photo_caption = Jbel Ayachi looms over the town of [[Midelt]]
| elevation_m = 3757
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| prominence_m = 1,400.01
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| map = Morocco
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| map_size = 250
| label = Jebel Ayachi
| label_position =bottom
| location = [[Morocco]]
| range = [[Atlas Mountains]]
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| first_ascent = Unknown
| easiest_route = From [[Marrakech]]
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'''Jbel Ayachi''' ({{lang-ar|جبل العياشي}}) is one of the highest mountains in North Africa, and anchors the Eastern [[High Atlas]] in central [[Morocco]]. Jbel Ayachi rises to a height of 3,757 m above sea level.<ref>M. Peyron, « [http://encyclopedieberbere.revues.org/188 ‘Ayyachi, Jbel] », Encyclopédie berbère, vol.8, Edisud 1990, p.1200-1204</ref>


This mountain area provides a habitat to the [[bearded vulture]].<ref>[http://geres-asso.org G.E.R.E.S]</ref>
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[[Image:Ayachi wadi.jpg|right|thumb|300px| A ravine near Tarhirat in Jbel Ayachi]]


==Geography==
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'''Jbel Ayachi''' ({{lang-ar|جبل العياشي}}) is one of the highest mountains in North Africa, and anchors the Eastern [[High Atlas]] in central [[Morocco]]. Jbel Ayachi rises to 3747m above sea level.
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Rather than denoting a single peak, Jbel Ayachi refers to a mountainous ''massif'' more than 20 kilometers in diameter. Conceptually a ring, the Ayachi region harbors a seasonal lake at its center and is surrounded by peaks and passes that often surpass 3000 m in elevation.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.eva.hi-ho.ne.jp/tokada/map/morocco_guide.htm |title=Jbel Ayachi |access-date=2014-08-24 |archive-date=2012-01-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120121112320/http://www.eva.hi-ho.ne.jp/tokada/map/morocco_guide.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref>

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Rather than denoting a single peak, Jbel Ayachi refers to a mountainous ''massif'' more than 20 kilometers in diameter. Conceptually a ring, the Ayachi region harbors a seasonal lake at its center and is surrounded by peaks and passes that often surpass 3000m in elevation.


During the 20th century, American climbers erected a large metal cone to mark the peak. Jbel Ayachi's second-highest peak is located in the southeast.
During the 20th century, American climbers erected a large metal cone to mark the peak. Jbel Ayachi's second-highest peak is located in the southeast.
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Despite its proximity to the [[Sahara Desert]], the peaks of Ayachi remain snow-covered and cold late into the year. Snow remains on most of the peaks until late May or early June, and in a few sheltered spots may survive the entire summer.
Despite its proximity to the [[Sahara Desert]], the peaks of Ayachi remain snow-covered and cold late into the year. Snow remains on most of the peaks until late May or early June, and in a few sheltered spots may survive the entire summer.


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The government of Morocco published accurate topographical maps of the region in 1968, including contours, peaks, and some of the paths and springs. This can be purchased from the Division de Cartographie in major Moroccan cities. The Ayachi region is covered by the maps of the [[Midelt]] and [[Er-Rich]] districts.
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[[Image:Ayachi tents.jpg|right|thumb|300px| A Berber tent in Wadi n'Ikis, Jbel Ayachi]]
===Human geography===

Formerly forested, the landscape is now dominated by sparse brush, loose stony soil, and sharply defined [[wadis]] and ravines. [[Nomadic]] [[Berber people|Berbers]] have inhabited the mountains for many years, raising [[sheep]] and [[goats]] and remaining largely isolated from the sedentary farmers and market towns of the plains. The [[nomads]] often come into conflict with government foresters over the use of natural resources, especially trees.
Formerly forested, the landscape has been severely affected by [[overgrazing]]. <ref>[http://fr.allafrica.com/stories/201206260903.html Le déclin du Jbel Ayachi - Les moutons marocains sabotent une montagne]</ref> It is now dominated by sparse brush, loose stony soil, and sharply defined [[wadis]] and ravines. [[Nomadic]] [[Berber people|Berbers]] have inhabited the mountains for many years, raising [[sheep]] and [[goats]] and remaining largely isolated from the sedentary farmers and market towns of the plains. The [[nomads]] often come into conflict with government foresters over the use of natural resources, especially trees.


The heart of the nomadic community in Ayachi is the village of Tarhirat, which has no permanent dwellings but is centrally located and well-watered.
The heart of the nomadic community in Ayachi is the village of Tarhirat, which has no permanent dwellings but is centrally located and well-watered.
==Features==
{|
|- valign="top"
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|[[Image:Ayachi wadi.jpg|right|thumb|240px|A ravine near Tarhirat in Jbel Ayachi]]
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|[[Image:Ayachi tents.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Berber tent in Wadi n'Ikis, Jbel Ayachi]]
|}


==See also==
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The government of Morocco published accurate topographical maps of the region in 1968, including contours, peaks, and some of the paths and springs. This can be purchased from the Division de Cartographie in major Moroccan cities. The Ayachi region is covered by the maps of the [[Midelt]] and [[Er-Rich]] districts.
*[[Moulouya River]]

*[[High Atlas]]
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==References==
{{reflist}}
==External links==
*{{commonscat inline}}
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLTnyvShNbU Trekking in Morocco - Jbel Toubkal, Jbel Mourik, Jbel Ayachi, Jbel M'Goun]
*[http://www.ornithomedia.com/magazine/voyages/ou-observer-derniers-gypaetes-barbus-maroc-00936.html Where to find the last bearded vultures in Morocco]
{{Mountains of Morocco}}
{{Mountains of Morocco}}


Revision as of 01:11, 14 November 2023

Jbel Ayachi
جبل العياشي
Jbel Ayachi looms over the town of Midelt
Highest point
Elevation3,757 m (12,326 ft)
Prominence1,400.01 m (4,593.2 ft)
Coordinates32°28′40″N 04°55′37″W / 32.47778°N 4.92694°W / 32.47778; -4.92694
Geography
Jebel Ayachi is located in Morocco
Jebel Ayachi
Jebel Ayachi
Parent rangeAtlas Mountains
Climbing
First ascentUnknown
Easiest routeFrom Marrakech

Jbel Ayachi (Arabic: جبل العياشي) is one of the highest mountains in North Africa, and anchors the Eastern High Atlas in central Morocco. Jbel Ayachi rises to a height of 3,757 m above sea level.[1]

This mountain area provides a habitat to the bearded vulture.[2]

Geography

Rather than denoting a single peak, Jbel Ayachi refers to a mountainous massif more than 20 kilometers in diameter. Conceptually a ring, the Ayachi region harbors a seasonal lake at its center and is surrounded by peaks and passes that often surpass 3000 m in elevation.[3]

During the 20th century, American climbers erected a large metal cone to mark the peak. Jbel Ayachi's second-highest peak is located in the southeast.

Despite its proximity to the Sahara Desert, the peaks of Ayachi remain snow-covered and cold late into the year. Snow remains on most of the peaks until late May or early June, and in a few sheltered spots may survive the entire summer.

The government of Morocco published accurate topographical maps of the region in 1968, including contours, peaks, and some of the paths and springs. This can be purchased from the Division de Cartographie in major Moroccan cities. The Ayachi region is covered by the maps of the Midelt and Er-Rich districts.

Human geography

Formerly forested, the landscape has been severely affected by overgrazing. [4] It is now dominated by sparse brush, loose stony soil, and sharply defined wadis and ravines. Nomadic Berbers have inhabited the mountains for many years, raising sheep and goats and remaining largely isolated from the sedentary farmers and market towns of the plains. The nomads often come into conflict with government foresters over the use of natural resources, especially trees.

The heart of the nomadic community in Ayachi is the village of Tarhirat, which has no permanent dwellings but is centrally located and well-watered.

Features

A ravine near Tarhirat in Jbel Ayachi
Berber tent in Wadi n'Ikis, Jbel Ayachi

See also

References

  1. ^ M. Peyron, « ‘Ayyachi, Jbel », Encyclopédie berbère, vol.8, Edisud 1990, p.1200-1204
  2. ^ G.E.R.E.S
  3. ^ "Jbel Ayachi". Archived from the original on 2012-01-21. Retrieved 2014-08-24.
  4. ^ Le déclin du Jbel Ayachi - Les moutons marocains sabotent une montagne
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