One fascinating stop for passionate gardeners on the way out of town is the Association Development Hart Chaou community garden project. In the past decade, this small agricultural village bypassed by time and tourism faced droughts and tough times. Several families had no land, water or other means to support themselves – so the village rallied, and designated a vacant lot near a functioning well as a community garden. Villagers took turns using the water and communal compost pile, and two years later, this small organic garden provides 80% of the nutritional needs of the village’s 114 families. To see this amazing oasis, call gatekeeper Mohammed Moussas ( [tel] 076 872842) at least a couple of hours ahead, and he’ll meet you by the main road and lead you to the garden.
