Talmest Anticlinal Ridge
Major Tectonic Structure — Uplifted Jurassic Limestone
Overview
The Talmest anticlinal ridge is a major geological structure of the Central High Atlas, testifying to intense tectonic compression during the Atlas orogeny. Upper Jurassic limestone is vertically uplifted here, creating a spectacular geological landscape and exceptional stratigraphic sections.
This anticlinal ridge constitutes a remarkable example of the tectonic deformation that affected the Central High Atlas during the collision of the African and Eurasian plates. The study of this structure allows understanding of the mechanisms of the Atlas orogeny and the chronology of deformation. The site is of major interest for structural geology.
Official Interpretive Panel
Official interpretive panel(s) of M'Goun Geopark — UNESCO
Points of Interest
Spectacular Atlas anticlinal ridge
Vertically uplifted Jurassic limestone
Structural geology — tectonic compression
Testimony of the Atlas orogeny
Spectacular geological landscape
Site of interest for structural geology
Access & Location
How to get there
Ait Bouguemez region — 95 km from Azilal. Track from the Ait Bouguemez valley.
GPS Coordinates
31.9500° N, 6.2000° W
Altitude: 1 900 – 2 400 m
