Atlas Trekking - Mountains and Berber life, Kasbahs and oases

• Mountains and Berber life
• Kasbahs and oases

From April to September, the high valleys of the Atlas Mountains look absolutely stunning, with the peaks and passes still snow-capped and the green valleys below wakening up from their period of winter inactivity.

In early spring, the almond and cherry trees start blossoming and at the end of the summer the crop harvesting is followed by a succession of colourful local festivals. These are wonderful times to visit this hospitable Berber heartland, where a traditional way of life continues in much the same way as it has for hundreds of years.

We can arrange rambles and soft treks with a private guide, for a minimum of two persons or more, ranging from gentle 3-hour rambles and one-day mountain hikes, to 2 and 3-day treks or longer.

Simpson trekking
From Marrakech
The High Atlas Mountains and Jebel Toubkal, North Africa’s highest mountain (4167m), provide endless trekking opportunities, yet they are only just over an hour’s journey from Marrakech. Overnight accommodation is booked in a simple, yet comfortable Berber-style gite, in the foothills of the mountains.

From Fès
Just outside Fès are the cedar forests, deep valleys and Berber villages of the beautiful and wild Middle Atlas Mountains. This countryside rich in wildlife, flora and fauna – kestrels, eagles, wagtails, butterflies, wild gladioli and anemones – is a wonderful terrain for ramblers and walkers.

From Ouarzazate
In contrast the Jebel Sarhro mountain range, situated on the edge of the Sahara desert, offers a completely different trekking experience with its arid plateaux and strange rock formations. Gentler rambles can also be arranged exploring the impressive kasbahs of the Draa and Dades valleys.

Click here for details of our treks, along with advice, conditions and prices. We can offer a wide choice of itineraries for both the novice and more experienced walker, so please speak to one of our specialists, who will be happy to discuss your particular requirements.

Highlights

• The snow-capped High Atlas Mountains
• Trekking through the Atlas foothills
• Berber village life
• Exhilarating drives over the mountain passes