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If you are thinking of visiting Morocco for the trekking opportunities in the High Atlas Mountains, there is no bad time to go. Depending on what type of trek you desire and your physical abilities, you will be able to find a trek at any time of the year.

There are a number of easy and moderate day hikes in Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains. Some of these hikes will take a good portion of the day but should be manageable by most people. Toubkal Park and the Azaden Valley offer hikes for those with a bit more experience and stamina. If you’d like to enjoy a couple days of hiking in the High Atlas Mountains, there are tours available that allow trekkers to stay with a local family so that they don’t need to shuttle back and forth from the city day after day. (more…)

People travel from around the world to trek Morocco’s Atlas Mountains. The most southern of the country’s ranges is known as the Anti-Atlas, which spans from the Atlantic Ocean in the southwest to Ouarzazate in the north. The Sahara Desert borders the range to the south … a drastic contrast from the towering mountains!

Though the High Atlas is often the most popular trekking destination in Morocco, the Anti-Atlas rivals the northern peaks with views of the Sahara Desert and fewer people on the trails. (more…)

Chefchaouen is one of the most hidden small cities in Morocco. The Medina, Souq, and a variety of restaurants all await passersby from various countries. Spending two or three days in the region is sufficient to get a good feel of the area, but plan on spending a little more time if you take a Chefchaouen Trek. Welcome to one of the most splendid towns located near the Mediterranean Coast and smack middle in the Rif Mountains. (more…)

Anytime you visit a new country there are always going to be hundreds of different things you might want to do.  The trick is to choose the ones you know you can do in the time you have allotted. The High Atlas Mountains in Morocco are the place to take trekking tours, especially if you are an outdoor enthusiast. The High Atlas Mountains have the tallest peaks in Morocco, which provide the best summit hikes you will find.  Discovering Morocco’s hidden gems is easiest when looking out over all the villages and valleys mid-hike. (more…)

Morocco trekking tours are as flexible and suitable to your holiday plans. Often times, too, they have the right equipment, supplies, and transportation to get you to a site and off to a good start.  However, there are still a few things you should bring along for your Morocco trekking excursion.  To help you prepare for your trip we have a list of things for hikes that you will need to bring. (more…)

Traveling to Morocco presents you with a number of different tours to take advantage of.  While planning your trip, you might consider what you are hoping for in a Morocco vacation or holiday. Here, we’ll talk about our active itineraries. Some questions we might ask you before venturing to Morocco include: Are you going trekking?  How long do you want to trek for each day?  Do you want to see forests or mountain summits? And, how many hours per day is right for you? You see, Morocco is full of all kinds of varied landscapes and topography. It’s best to have an idea of what and where you’d like to trek before going on a Morocco holiday. (more…)

Home to the highest mountain peak in N. Africa, Mount Toubkal in the High Atlas Mountains are about as high as one can stand in North Africa–4167 meters to be exact. The treks through these unforgiving mountain peaks can take trekkers over hillocks and mountains for days at a time. Additionally, two day hikes can get hikers to the summit and down again. The unique trek through Tachddirt presents a magnificent tour of the countryside. Here’s what you’ll see: (more…)

Lush valleys, spiraling streams, and rushing rivers await your Morocco holiday. For those that may not know, Morocco is situated in the North West corner of Africa. Many of us recognize the country from the well-known city of Casablanca; outdoor addicts may know of Morocco through the Hight Atlas Mountains and Mount Toubkal. Regions within these mountains, such as the Ait Bougmez Valley, are largely unmapped.  Such a country offers a trekking opportunity and experience not soon forgotten in this lifetime. (more…)

A trek through the High Atlas Mountains can take visitors to a number of anthropological sites filled with culture and history.  One region in the High Atlas Mountains is Ait Bougmez Valley.  Ait Bougmez Valley is characterized by the M’goun Massif, the tallest mountain in this area. This valley was not visited only a few years ago; however, today the Ait Bougmez Valley holds many secrets for the keen explorer. (more…)

Traveling from Marrakesh, visitors can easily reach the Dades Valley for a day or multi-day trip. Travelers will need to go through Ourzazate in order to get into the valley, which is located in the heart of the High Atlas Mountains.  The High Atlas Mountains is a forested region with plenty of valleys, gorges, and two of the highest mountain peaks in Morocco: the M’Goun and Jbel (Mount) Toubkal. (more…)

The Middle Atlas Mountains are just one region worthy of a trek while on holiday in Morocco.  Imagine caves where ancient tribes used to live, waterfalls rushing over plateaus of limestone, or tall gorges where a single path meanders through. Morocco is a land of diverse cultures and distinguishable landscapes. A tour around the lakes is a microcosm of what Morocco has to offer each visitor. (more…)

Have you recently said: “…part of my next holiday abroad will include a trek.”? Travelers with a sense of adventure find Trekking M’Goun to be a must, an escape from the Toubkal throngs. M’Goun is in the Ait Bougmez valley within the High Atlas Mountains. The region is largely unmapped and unknown to outsiders, so a trek here uncovers some of the “real” morocco. (more…)

Ait Bougmez in Morocco is a hidden oasis. Its sheer beauty will have you wishing to come back after your Morocco vacation is said and done.  Ait Bougmez was largely unexplored by anyone other than the Berbers who live in the village towns before this century.  It was not until 2001 that the Ait Bougmez region got its first road; one that could remain open all year round.  Up until then, the road could be closed for months at a time due to the harsh snowy winters. (more…)

Morocco is a diverse country, not only due to the natural wonders of the area but also because of the cultures which abounds here.  Morocco provides a dichotomy of Berber Villages, massive cities, to small country homes made of earth near salt mines. As a visitor, one can visit the uncharted territories or stay in the cities, soaking up the various cultures.   (more…)

Chefchaouen is one of the largest cities in Morocco, especially in the Rif Mountains. The Rif Mountains are located in the northwest of Morocco.  They run along the coastline and some even consider the Rif Mountains to continue in Spain.  There are a number of different Morocco tours you can take to view Chefchaouen.  Some of these tours make great day hikes while others require camping out for a few days at a time.   (more…)

Are you interested in some of nature’s most spectacular creations?  Around the world there are hundreds of places to visit.  Many of the tourist attractions for the natural wonders are quite populated, like Niagara Falls or the Safaris of East Africa.  Such tourist locations are interesting to see, but you really can lose a lot of the fascination with the other hundred people swarming around.  If you want a holiday which is custom tailored to provide everything you want, consider trekking Morocco tours.  Morocco is a country filled with many natural wonders.  The High Atlas Mountains, Rif Mountains, and the Anti Atlas, to name a few, are spectacular.   (more…)

Trekking Morocco is an experience you will not soon forget–so many places are worthy of a visit–some for a couple hours, some a couple of days. Noteworthy regions throughout Morocco include the High Atlas Mountains, the Rif Mountains, and the Anti Atlas region.  Depending on which region you want to visit, you do have a plethora of National Parks. Read on to get an idea of what National Parks (some combined with trekking) await you in Morocco. (more…)

Tizi-n-Test is a pass at 2100 meters above sea level.  It is characterized by greenery juxtaposing red clay hills and roads.  Tizi-n-Test is the point in the High Atlas Mountains where the many valleys of Marrakesh meet the Sahara of Morocco.  Trekking in Morocco takes fortitude and knowing where the best places to visit are.  By taking the road of Tizi-n-Test Pass you are able to reach your starting destination for some shoe-in-the-ruff mountain hiking. (more…)

Morocco is a stunning country with mountains and sea for the views.  One location for your Morocco holidays can be the Ait Bougmez valley.  Ait Bougmez trekking takes you into an uncharted land, except for the Berber tribes who live there.  Most Morocco holidays to the Ait Bougmez valley will take a couple of days to allow for thorough exploration.  The Ait Bou Oulli Valley is one such trip.   When trekking this part of Morocco, it’s best to have a tour operator set you up with everything you’ll need before you go. (more…)

Trekking Morocco is an experience you will never forget. There are many destinations in Morocco, but the High Atlas Mountains are perhaps the most exceptional.  From summits reaching over 4000 meters to plateaus half that size, you have several choices in trekking the High Atlas mountains.  Kik Plateau can be recognized by its rocky outcropping and unique place upon Morocco’s topography. (more…)