High Atlas
Morocco's great mountain range, with valleys of Berber villages, the Tizi n'Tichka pass and Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa.
About High Atlas
The High Atlas crosses Morocco from south-west to north-east and separates Marrakech from the southern valleys. Its valleys are dotted with Berber villages and terraced fields.
Desert routes cross it over the Tizi n'Tichka pass. For walking, the Imlil area at the foot of Toubkal is one of the most accessible from Marrakech.
What to expect
Winding mountain roads with viewpoints.
Cooler temperatures than on the plain, with possible snow in winter.
Walking routes for different levels.
Tours that include High Atlas
3 days · 2 nights
3 days - Desert route ending in Marrakech
A three-day route from Marrakech to the Merzouga dunes and back: the High Atlas, Aït Ben Haddou, the Dades and Todra valleys and a night in the Moroccan Sahara.
Difficulty: Moderate
4 days · 3 nights
4 days - Sahara desert route ending in Marrakech/Fez
Four days from Marrakech through southern Morocco to the Merzouga dunes, with two possible endings: back to Marrakech, or on to Fez across the Middle Atlas.
Difficulty: Easy
Road of a thousand kasbahs
A journey through the valleys of southern Morocco, the land of the kasbahs: Aït Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, the Skoura palm grove, the Dades valley and the Todra gorges. Length and itinerary tailored to you.
Difficulty: Easy
9 days · 8 nights
9 days - Imperial cities and desert route
Nine days from Tangier to Marrakech with time for every stage: Tetouan, two nights in Chefchaouen, the imperial cities of Fez and Marrakech, a night in the Merzouga desert and the kasbah country of the south.
Difficulty: Easy