Salt Mines at Telouet, Morocco

Along the old camel caravan trail from Ouzerzazate to Marakesh — whose well-beaten path still marks the terrain — lies the salt-rich mines of Telouet. The region’s Jews were given the concession to operate the mines and subsequent salt trade by a certain pahsa (local leader) named Tahami, in deference to their success in helping make the local economy flourish through their involvement in the trade of grains, almonds, dates, and other essentials.