Atlas Mountains Tour Highlights
Berber culture Head in to the Atlas Mountains on our Best of Morocco Tour to find out pretty traditional Berber villages set high up in the rocky valleys. Far taken from the lively souks of Morocco’s Marrakech, these quiet early settlements emulate a feeling of calm from a bygone era. Enroll in a neighborhood family at the home of theirs to savour a conventional Berber lunch and find out about the distinct indigenous culture of theirs.
Todra Gorge
The mighty amber coloured cliffs of Todra Gorge soar into topaz blue skies on our Highlights of Morocco Tour. We navigate the way of ours through narrow crevices resulting in a brilliant view over the rocky peaks of the Jebel Sahro mountain range as crystal clear water trickles across the valley floor, and golden shards of brilliant sunshine tumble into the abyss.
Mount Toubkal
Summit the mighty Jebel Toubkal peak – North Africa’s greatest point – on our Mount Toubkal Trekking Adventure. After 2 days of climbing on the zigzag mule paths, through the rocky valleys of the Atlas Mountains and as much as the snow dusted peaks of Toubkal, you will be compensated with breathtaking panoramic vistas of the Marrakech Plains and also the Sahara Desert.
Atlas Mountains Cycling tours After an extended drive up into the High Atlas Mountains on the Tizi n Federate Pass, we begin cycling down towards the northern foothills on our Morocco Cycling Tour. Really feel the wind rush past the face of yours when you freewheel along dry, dusty trails, through red rock valleys & along with past lush almond groves. Meet local Berber growers taking care of the plants of theirs of barley, wheat, figs and olives and also find out about the special mountain lifestyle of theirs.
To walk the Atlas Mountains Wander across the foothills of the Atlas Mountains on the easy graded Morocco of ours Walking Tour. Hike through regular Berber villages, stop for lunch with a neighborhood family and check out rows of verdant olive groves sprawling across the valleys. Have a rest to admire panoramic views with the shimmering blue waters of Lalla Takerkoust Lake and take pleasure in the peppery scents of juniper and pine drifting in the breeze.
Family Atlas Adventures
Get away from the stress of Morocco’s imperial cities with a journey in to the Atlas Mountains on the Family Atlas of ours and Sahara Adventure. Hitch a ride on the mule to venture in to the High Atlas peaks and whizz on the southern slopes by bike. Stay overnight in a regular gite and also sample delicious Berber cuisine newly made with ingredients selected from our hosts’ home garden.
Regularly asked questions about the tours of ours to the Atlas Mountains
At what time is the greatest time to go to the Atlas Mountains?
The Atlas Mountains are a year round destination, but the most favored times to go to are in Autumn and Spring once the temps are a little lower. When you do not care about the high temperature, traveling from June to September to savor less noisy roads. The Atlas Mountains climate is mainly dry, with small rainfall plus clear blue skies. Nevertheless, clouds of mist is able to come in over higher ground and beware really cool conditions at night, particularly during winter months.
Are the trips of yours to the Atlas Mountains ideal for solo travellers?
Yes! Most of our little group tours to the Atlas Mountains are ideal for individuals that wish to go by yourself. Solo travellers constitute over one half of the guests of ours, therefore you will be joining similar adventurers as you examine this spectacular mountainous area of Morocco.
What can I pack for a visit to the Atlas Mountains?
Out of respect for the area culture and religion, you are going to need to ensure you are covered up almost as they can, and so pack a lot of extended layers along with a light scarf for using in religious buildings. Bring a bright sweater just for the cooler nights, particularly during the winter season, along with a hat to safeguard you out of the hot sun throughout the day. When you are signing up for our Atlas Trekking Tours, you will require much more specialist trekking system like robust hiking boots along with a warm and waterproof down jacket.