Jbel Lakhdar

Southern view

Jbel Lakhdar ^[1] (Arabic جبل الاخضر , Moroccan Arabic جبل لخضر Jbel Khedr) is a small mountain (or a big hill) in Morocco.

Its name means "the green mountain". Its summit is 687 meters high. During the French protectorate, there was there a geodesic record that the height was top 893 m. ^[2]

It is a natural border between regions of Doukkala (to the west) and Rahamna in the east.

Jbel Lakhdar may be considered as the last resurgence of the Atlas mountains, in the direction of the Atlantic Ocean, towards El Jadida.

Religion

Neighbouring tribes of Oulad Ahmed, Oulad Jerrar and Rahamna used to climb to the summit for a small pilgrimage the Day Arafat (called "pilgrimage of the poors"). This habit ended in 2005.

Climbing

Climbing is rather easy, although there is no trail. It lasts one hour and a half. The summit line is horse-iron-shaped. One can follow it easily. Views on four sides are :

• Northernly : Plain of Rahamna to Soukhour Ar-rahmna
• Easternly : to the High Atlas and Djebilet (small mountains parallel to High Atlas)
• Southernly : to region of Youssoufia
• Westernly : Plain of Doukkala

Economy

Pastures for cattle and sheep are used by neighboring rural communities and by shepherds from Rahamna. Limits for grazing are agreed by communities, but can be disputed in the years of drought. As its name suggested, Jbel Khedar is the last "green point" when rainfalls are scarce.

No touristic venture exists in the area, though mountain leisure opportunities, and also historic centers to be seen in the area (Dar Caïd Tounsi).

Nearby village ares deserted by inhabitants.

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  Seen from the South

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  Seen from the North

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  Closer view, from the West

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  Climbing

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  Summit, view in the Northern direction

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  Same, a little more easternly

References

1. ↑ Orthography from Moroccan pronunciation of the jim{{subst:DATE}}  letter; other Latin orthography : Djebel El Akhdar.
2. ↑ Guide bleu Hachette du Maroc, 7th ed., 1950, p. 180.

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