Jbel Lakhdar

This article is about the small mountain in Morocco. For the Jebel Akhdar region of Oman, see Jebel Akhdar (Oman). For the Jebel Akhdar region of Libya, see Jebel Akhdar (Libya).

Jbel Lakhdar
Southern view of Jbel Lakhdar
Highest point
Elevation	687 m (2,254 ft)
Coordinates	32°29′24″N 08°08′24″W
Geography
Jebel Lakhdar Morocco
Parent range	Atlas Mountains
Climbing
First ascent	Unknown
Easiest route	From Douar jbel Lakhdar

Jbel Lakhdar[1] (Arabic: الجبل الاخضر) is a small mountain or hill in Morocco.

Geography

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

This mountain forms the natural border between regions of Doukkala to the west and Rahamna to the east.[3]

Jbel Lakhdar may be considered as a low, distant foothill of the Atlas Mountains in the direction of the Atlantic Ocean towards El Jadida.

Local traditions

The neighbouring tribes of Oulad Ahmed, Oulad Jerrar and Rahamna used to climb to the summit for a minor pilgrimage on the Day of Arafa. Known as "pilgrimage of the poor", this custom ended in 2005.

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. Nearby villages are deserted by their inhabitants.

No touristic venture exists in the area, though there are mountain leisure opportunities and also historic centers to be seen in the area such as Dar Caïd Tounsi.

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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 easterly

Climbing

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

• Northerly: Plain of Rahamna to Soukhour Ar-rahmna
• Easterly: to the High Atlas and Djebilet (small mountains parallel to High Atlas)
• Southerly: to region of Youssoufia
• Westerly: Plain of Doukkala

References

1. Orthography from Moroccan pronunciation of the jim letter; other Latin orthography: Djebel El Akhdar.
2. Guide Bleu du Maroc, 7th ed., Hachette, 1950, p. 180.
3. Jbel Lakhdar - GetaMap

External links

• Media related to Jbel Lakhdar at Wikimedia Commons