High Atlas Mountains

Exploring the Draa Valley in Morocco

by Ghizlane on November 15, 2011

The Draa Valley in Morocco has a long and colorful history, but it has often been overlooked by travelers … until now.

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How to Prepare for a Trip to the High Atlas

by Margaret on October 24, 2011

Trekking in the High Atlas Mountains is, for many, the highlight of a trip to Morocco. The alpine landscape reveals traces of the range’s glacial history (for real!), and is a far cry from the scrub of the plains or the sands of the nearby Sahara Desert. But while any trip requires planning, a jaunt [...]

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Exploring the Tichka Pass

by Shaun on September 22, 2010

Take a day to escape the cities of Morocco and explore the winding Tichka Pass, which passes through the Atlas Mountains.

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Trekking the Jebel Sahro

by JoAnna on September 6, 2010

Not far from the High Atlas Mountains are the mountains of the Jebel Sahro, an otherworldly landscape offering several trekking opportunities.

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Trekking the High Atlas Mountains

by JoAnna on May 17, 2010

The High Atlas Mountains offer the most challenging trekking experiences in Morocco, but with the right conditioning, even people new to hiking will find a trail suited to them.

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