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Morocco Walking in the Atlas Mountains
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Lac d'Ifni, High Atlas © Judith Duk |
Travellers to Morocco find it hard to resist the lure of the
distant Atlas Mountains, which arc southwards from the
Mediterranean coast for 1,000 miles (1,609km), providing a
trekker's paradise. Numerous guided walking tours and treks are on
offer, generally starting from Marrakech or the village of Imlil,
destined for the spectacular High Atlas to hike beneath forbidding
peaks, through deep canyons, and past remote and ancient Berber
villages. Do-it-yourself trekkers will find locals willing to act
as porters and guides, and hikers can also hire mules to carry
equipment. The adventure opportunities in the Atlas are varied, and
range from challenging, like the ascent of Jebel Toubkal, the
highest summit in North Africa, to a tranquil stroll through the
wild landscape of Jebel Sahro region, where rocky plateaux are
interspersed with oases where exotic creatures congregate in
crystal clear pools.
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