The Region
The number has a few peaks more than 3,000 m plus has North Africa’s highest peak, Jebel Toubkal (4,167m), that is in the Toubkal National Park.
The High Atlas provides many choices for Atlas trekking tours though it’s just as a great spot to unwind and take pleasure in the spectacular mountain scenery and atmosphere.
Higher areas are snow covered in winter, with peaks remaining topped with snow through into the spring. The mountains are typically seen from Marrakech from the Taroudant or north from the south.
The High Atlas range runs for 700 km from the Atlantic coast near Essaouira and Agadir eastwards, past Marrakech and beyond. The razor-sharp peaks of its, deep valleys, and substantial plateaus produce a remarkable landscape. The numerous beautiful, remote Berber villages present a simple escape from cities or towns for guests seeking to trek or even unwind in stunning mountain scenery.
Weather
The perfect moment to go to the region is between November and March. On the flip side, from December until February one may appreciate crisp sunny days and extremely chilly nights; make sure you take warm clothes for the nights. The bigger reaches of the High Atlas are an enjoyable escape from the high temperature in summer time, since the accommodation we give lies between 800 and 1,800 m above sea level. It’s tough to provide helpful data, since altitudes vary rising approximately more than 4,000 m along with weather conditions are unpredictable, as in virtually any mountain environment.
The bigger areas of the High Atlas Mountains get snow during winter; however, it’s fairly uncommon for roads being blocked. Valleys might be prone to flash flooding from rainfall and in spring (from snowmelt).
Location
The High Atlas Mountains lie in a great belt working just south of Marrakech and sorting out the desert regions in the south east from the majority of Morocco, and therefore are readily available from:
Marrakech, the bustling centre of Morocco for many guests, the mountains begin around one hour’s drive south out of the city; or maybe Taroudant, the medina city in the center of the Moroccan south, the mountains start around thirty minutes north from the city (which is one hour inland from Agadir as well as the international airport there).
Sites in the Region
Near Marrakech:
Asni – the very first important small town when entering the number from Marrakech.
Imlil – probably the most significant trekking village, resting at 1,800 m above sea level in the conclusion of a valley in which many treks to Djebel Toubkal begin.
Ouirgane – a village in a fantastic bowl shaped valley in the High Atlas at 1,000m above sea level, best foundation for trekking or perhaps to go onto the Tiz n Test Pass and Tinmal Mosque.
Ourika valley – a lush green valley in the foothills of the mountains close to Marrakech.
Near Agadir: and Taroudant
Afensou – a tiny village with a spring and verdant palm gardens at 800 m above sea level, merely one hour north of Taroudant, in which you are able to remain at Les Terrasses de L’Atlas.
Grarga – easy day treks and accommodation offered at Atlas Kasbah in the foothills of the mountains; the region benefits from the moderating effects of the Atlantic ocean, not being far inland from the resort of Agadir.
Issues to do or even see
The High Atlas provides many choices for trekking though it’s just as a great spot to unwind and take pleasure in the spectacular mountain scenery and atmosphere.
The region has a selection of stunning passes, gorges, along with fascinating places to visit:
The stunning Tiz n Test mountain pass, on the Marrakech to Taroudant street and also the atmospheric Tin Mal Mosque, among just two that non Muslims are able to get into in Morocco.
The Tizi n Taghatine mountain pass, on the southern edge of its on the Taroudant to Ouarzazate or Zagora road, a reduced route passing from the volcanic Jbel Siroua, a location renowned for the saffron of its plus carpet producing centres.
The Tizi n Tickha mountain pass, on the Marrakech to Ouarzazate (and Skoura) road, off that the Glaoui Kasbah at Telouet is worth a trip.
The stunning Dades and Todra gorges on the southern edge of the High Atlas Mountains and also the Oued Nfiss gorges on the northern edge of the number near Ouirgane.