Morocco
Our three selected guided trekking holidays in Morocco explore three distinct beautiful regions: Toubkal in the High Atlas (highest summit in North Africa), Mgoun in the central High Atlas and the Sahara desert. |
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GUIDED WALKING HOLIDAYS |
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Morocco: Toubkal High Atlas AdventureDates available for groups of 4 or more (possibility to join other groups) 7 nights - Multi-centre based (camping), 6-day trek A rich and colourful experience summiting Toubkal, the highest peak in the High Atlas. Its stunning summit rises 4,167m providing exciting and challenging walking, as well as fantastic views. More holiday details |
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Morocco: Mgoun Wilderness TrekDates available for groups of 4 or more (possibility to join other groups) 8 nights - contact us for a quote - Multi-centre based, 5-day trek Starting in the beautiful valley of Ait Bouguemez, your trekking holiday goes to the summit of M'goun, taking in vast panoramic views of the valleys and the Central High Atlas. Passing through the Wandras gorges and the high plateaus, this is a trek of amazing contrasts. Less popular with trekkers than Toubkal, and arguably more beautiful, this is a true wilderness experience not to be missed. More holiday details |
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Morocco: Sahara Desert TrekDates available for groups of 4 or more (possibility to join other groups) 9 nights - contact us for a quote - Multi-centre based, 5-day trek Our guided trek goes to the huge sand dunes of the L'oued Drâa, an environment which contains memories of the centuries of human endurance needed to cross this link between South and North. Experience the immense solitude of the desert, and see the incredible clarity of the stars and constellations which light up the nights. More holiday details Full list of guided walking holidays |
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High AtlasTrekking 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, 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. Morocco About three-quarters of all present-day Moroccans are of Berber descent, Approximately 12 million (40% of the population), mostly in rural areas speak Berber – which exists in Morocco in three different dialects– either as a first language or bilingually with the spoken Arabic dialect. Moroccan cuisine has long been considered as one of the most diverse cuisines in the world. This is a result of the centuries-long interaction of Morocco with the outside world. The cuisine of Morocco is a mix of Berber, Spanish, Corsican, Portuguese, Moorish, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and African cuisines.
High AtlasThe High Atlas in central Morocco rises in the west at the Atlantic coast and stretches in an eastern direction to the Moroccan-Algerian border for about 700km. At the Atlantic and to the southwest the range drops abruptly and makes an impressive transition to the coast and the Anti-Atlas range. To the north, in the direction of Marrakesh, the range descends less abruptly. The High Atlas is a succession of peaks among which ten reach above 4,000 metres (13,000 ft) |