On the long trail (Morocco): Water is life

On the long trail (Morocco): Water is life
2019. Water is life, Saghrou (Morocco). Photo: Inanç Tekgüç © ‘Inanç Tekgüç

On the long trail (Morocco): Water is life

Up in the pre-saharan mountains, you can feel your ordinary needs take a step back, and leave space for the most human original urges: Hunger, fatigue and thirst. The topography and climate of these pastoral regions make it challenging to access, therefore, it is the presence or lack of water which is the basis on which decisions are taken. As the ancient Amazigh/Berber proverb says: «Aman ilman» («Water is life»).