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| name = Jbel Ayachi<br>جبل العياشي |
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| photo_caption = Jbel Ayachi looms over the town of [[Midelt]] |
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| elevation_m = 3757 |
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| label = Jebel Ayachi |
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| location = [[Morocco]] |
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| range = [[Atlas Mountains]] |
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| lat_d = 32 | lat_m = 28 | lat_s = 40 | lat_NS = N |
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| long_d = 04 | long_m = 55 | long_s = 37 | long_EW = W |
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| first_ascent = Unknown |
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| 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> |
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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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==Geography== |
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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>[http://www.eva.hi-ho.ne.jp/tokada/map/morocco_guide.htm Jbel Ayachi]</ref> |
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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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===Human geography=== |
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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 much 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. |
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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. |
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==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. |
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*[[Moulouya River]] |
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*[[High Atlas]] |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLTnyvShNbU Trekking in Morocco - Jbel Toubkal, Jbel Mourik, Jbel Ayachi, Jbel M'Goun] |
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{{Mountains of Morocco}} |
{{Mountains of Morocco}} |
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Revision as of 07:46, 24 August 2014
| Jbel Ayachi جبل العياشي | |
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 Jbel Ayachi looms over the town of Midelt | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,757 m (12,326 ft) |
| Geography | |
  Jebel Ayachi | |
| Parent range | Atlas Mountains |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | Unknown |
| Easiest route | From 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 much 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
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See also
References
- ^ M. Peyron, « ‘Ayyachi, Jbel », Encyclopédie berbère, vol.8, Edisud 1990, p.1200-1204
- ^ G.E.R.E.S
- ^ Jbel Ayachi
- ^ Le déclin du Jbel Ayachi - Les moutons marocains sabotent une montagne
External links
Media related to Jbel Ayachi at Wikimedia Commons- Trekking in Morocco - Jbel Toubkal, Jbel Mourik, Jbel Ayachi, Jbel M'Goun
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