![]() In the High Atlas the main language is the Berber dialect of Tashelhit, with some pockets of Tamazight. Happiest of all are the secluded valleys of the central High Atlas, which include Zaouiat Ahansal, Ait Bougmez, Ait Bououli and Ait Blel. In its highest reaches, snow falls regularly from September to May, allowing for winter sports in Oukaimeden, while year-round rivers flow northwards towards Marrakesh creating a network of fertile valleys – the Zat, Ourika, Mizane and Ouirgane. Its saw-toothed Jurassic peaks act as a weather barrier between the mild, Mediterranean climate to the north and the encroaching Sahara to the south. The High Atlas runs diagonally across Morocco for almost 1000km, encircling Marrakesh to the south and east from the Atlantic Coast just north of Agadir to Khenifra in the northeast. The best time of year to travel is from April to June and September to November, in order to avoid the scorching summer heat and cold winter temperatures.Welcome to North Africa’s highest mountain range, known by local Berbers as ‘Idraren Draren’ (Mountains of Mountains), and a trekker’s paradise from spring through to autumn. ![]() The nearby West Virginia Botanic Garden is a stunning. Visitors can explore the charming historic downtown district or relax on the Monongahela Rivers banks. A charming and peaceful city in the Appalachian Mountains, Fairmont, West Virginia, offers the perfect escape for locals and visitors. The High Atlas Mountains are a year-round trekking destination, although weather varies according to season. Palantine Park in Fairmont, West Virginia. Accommodation includes mountain refuges and lodges, gîtes, riads, hotels and tents. Conditions underfoot are usually straightforward, and are dry, stony and dusty. ![]() Walks are on mountain trails and sometimes wide piste tracks with ascent and descent. We offer a variety of trekking holidays in this vibrant country, ranging from moderate to strenuous, to suit all levels of experience and fitness. Trek through lunar landscapes, fertile valleys and spectacular canyons and visit crumbling kasbahs and ksars including the magnificent Ait Benhaddou. Known for their hospitality, you should enjoy the company of your guide, cook and muleteers.ĭiscover timeless mountain villages and the less-trekked areas of the Atlas Mountains, experience friendly Berber hospitality and culture, explore the exotic and bustling souks of Marrakech. The Berbers are a friendly, independent people who are proud of their origins. Shepherds still lead their flocks on the mountainside, women still gather at the village wells and mule trails still carry walnuts to the weekly souks. The mountains formed over millions of years, gaining their present. ![]() The life of the Berber people in this area has changed little over the centuries. The Atlas mountain chain stretches across North Africa through Algeria, Tunisia, and Morocco. The High Atlas, has a scattering of traditional Berber villages decorating the hillside. Its stunning summit rises 4,167 metres providing some exciting and challenging walking, as well as fantastic views. In the Atlas Mountains, you can look forward to 13 kilometres of slopes: the ski resorts are served by 15 ski lifts. The most prominent is the High Atlas Mountains, which contains the highest peak in North Africa, Toubkal. The mountains are not continuous but rather form a series of ranges, interspersed with plateaus, basins and gorges. The Atlas mountain range in North Africa runs for 1,000 miles forming a spectacular barrier between the sea and the Sahara. Trekking In Morocco, offers a rich and colourful experience, where spectacular scenery and great walks are mixed with friendly locals and ancient cultures. Our treks are available to book online, alternatively get in touch for a tailor-made or large group enquiry. Dramatic Mountain scenery, picturesque valleys and traditional remote villages make for superb treks, from pleasurable routes passing through the valleys and Berber villages to challenging climbs on the peaks and high passes around Mount Toubkal.Īll of our treks are private and include professional transfers to and from Marrakech in modern safe vehicles, fully qualified Local Mountain Guides, private cooks who prepare delicious full meals on the trek and mules to carry your kit. The High Atlas Mountains are just a short drive from Marrakech, but a whole world away. ![]()
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