Trekking In Morocco – Holidays In The Atlas Mountains

The High Atlas Mountains are just a short drive from Marrakech, but a whole world away. 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.

All 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.

Our treks are available to book online, alternatively get in touch for a tailor-made or large group enquiry.

Trekking In Morocco, offers a rich and colourful experience, where spectacular scenery and great walks are mixed with friendly locals and ancient cultures. The Atlas mountain range in North Africa runs for 1,000 miles forming a spectacular barrier between the sea and the Sahara. The mountains are not continuous but rather form a series of ranges, interspersed with plateaus, basins and gorges. The most prominent is the High Atlas Mountains, which contains the highest peak in North Africa, Toubkal. Its stunning summit rises 4,167 metres providing some exciting and challenging walking, as well as fantastic views.

The High Atlas, has a scattering of traditional Berber villages decorating the hillside. The life of the Berber people in this area has changed little over the centuries. 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 Berbers are a friendly, independent people who are proud of their origins. Known for their hospitality, you should enjoy the company of your guide, cook and muleteers.

Discover 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. Trek through lunar landscapes, fertile valleys and spectacular canyons and visit crumbling kasbahs and ksars including the magnificent Ait Benhaddou.

We offer a variety of trekking holidays in this vibrant country, ranging from moderate to strenuous, to suit all levels of experience and fitness. Walks are on mountain trails and sometimes wide piste tracks with ascent and descent. Conditions underfoot are usually straightforward, and are dry, stony and dusty. Accommodation includes mountain refuges and lodges, gîtes, riads, hotels and tents.

The High Atlas Mountains are a year-round trekking destination, although weather varies according to season. 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.