Trekking and Walking Holidays in Morocco
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Mohamed was previously a muleteer, cook and tour guide for many British companies, speak excellent English, French and have 13 years experience, He truly loves his job and the region he grew up and lives in. Always proud to introduce his culture to visitors.
We offer and arrange day trips and longer proper hikes into the mountains, with your transfers from town laid on. We are able to suggest itineraries to meet the requirements of visitors based on the number of days available, please choose an itinerary from the list and we make it happen. If you are a party of 1, 2, 3 or more, family, School group (students) or Club we can, if you wish, advertise places on your tour to reduce the rate per person.
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The Atlas Mountains - Morocco
The Atlas Mountains are a mountain range across a northern stretch of Africa extending about 2,500km (1,500 miles) through Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia. The Atlas ranges separate the Mediterranean and Atlantic coastlines from the Sahara Desert. The mountains are divided into additional and separate ranges, including the High Atlas, Middle Atlas and Anti-Atlas.
High atlas its self is divided into :
The Anti-Atlas extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the southwest of Morocco toward the northeast to the heights of Ouarzazate and further east to the city of Tafilalt (altogether a distance of approximately 500kilometres/310 miles). In the south it borders the Sahara. The easternmost point of the anti-Atlas is the Djebel Sarhro mountains and its eastern boundary is set by sections of the High Atlas range. Jbel Siroua is set as a bridge between the High atlas and the Anti-Atlas.
What the Travel Experts says about us?
From Conde Nast Traveller Magazine 2007
“PLUS, Hire a Berber guide and head out of Marrakech for a trek in the Atlas Mountains... Mohamed is simply the best guide with whom I have walked in Morocco...
From the Sunday Times Newspaper May2007
From the Sunday Times Newspaper 2008
From the BBC-Radio 2 / 19 Feb 2008
From the Lonelyplanet guidebook - Feb 2007
From Insight Smart Guide Marrakech 2009
Today it is not difficult for modern day travelers to experience a taste of what travel might have been like crossing those vast expanses of heat and sinuously sculpted sand and rock. What is more, the experience can be enjoyed with amenities. Just a short few hour's drive from the ancient city of Marrakech in Morocco--easily accessible from London on a three-hour flight--tour operators can arrange camel treks across the deserts and dunes of Morocco. Camel trekking is not only a fun activity for travelers, but is a part of the tradition of the country as nomads have used camels as a form of transport for centuries. Following in their footsteps is an unforgettable experience, and visitors will have a few options to choose from. The most popular camel trekking adventure is an excursion into the Sahara Desert. Traveling by camel on the ridge of a dune in the late afternoon with nothing around you but sand, tranquility and open blue sky, must be experienced and cannot be explained. Finding the ideal camping area for the evening, and sitting on the dunes watching a breathtaking sunset is one of the most picturesque experiences and one that visitors will never forget. Clear skies filled with bright stars and the silence of the desert surrounding you is what travelers can anticipate on a camel trekking experience. There are different day treks that visitors can go on, ranging from one day excursions to eight days adventures. The journey depends completely on visitor preferences. These sand dunes are described as the highest sand dunes of Morocco. Erg Chebbi dunes are 22 km long and 5 km wide with the tallest sand dune reaching about 150m in height, while the tallest sand of Erg Chigaga is 300m tall. Erg Chebbi is easy to reach unlike Erg Chigaga. Erg Chigaga spreads over 40 kms. It is home to the Ait Atta, a large tribal confederation of nomadic Berbers in northeastern Morocco. At 300m high, the tallest sand dune, is respectfully named Lahbidia . These sand dunes contrary to Erg Chebbi are not easy to reach. You can travel to them only by camel (about 3 days) or by 4x4 wheel drive from Mhamid or Forum Zquid (65kms off road through desert landscape). The best way is to organize a Morocco desert tour to Erg Chigaga with a Morocco tour operator. There are no auberges in Erg Chigaga, the only type of accommodations is in basic and authentic Nomad tents without luxury. To quote a recent visitor, "If Erg Chebbi is nice then Chigaga is awesomely, mindblowingly beautiful. There are fewer tourists, and one can really experience the solitude of the desert in this place. It is something you cannot describe to someone who hasn't experienced it." Camel trekking along the coastline is also available, but usually takes between five to eight days to complete. Guides are there to share countless stories with visitors, and provide valuable information in regard to the camels, the history of camel trekking and knowledge about the desert that they have gained through experience. Whether it is a one day excursion or multi-day adventure, camel trekking is an activity in Morocco that should be explored by all visitors to the country. Other touring options : Hiking or Trekking in the High Atlas Mountains in Morocco ; The High Atlas, the greatest mountain range of North Africa, is perhaps the most beautiful and intriguing part of Morocco. It has retained a remoteness which until recent decades was virtually complete and contains villages where the way of life has changed little for centuries. Regardless of leels of fitness this area is accessible to all. There is a wide range of trekking possibilities. All abilities are catered for: from those who are looking for casual day hikes, to the more experienced who might want longer treks to ascend Mt Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa, to those who are seeking expeditions through challenging terrains as below : 2 to 3 days to Ascend Mt toubkal, 4 to 5 days to explore berber villages, 6 to 8 days to go around Toubkal circuit and 12 to 18 days to traverse the high atlas.The best season for trekking in the High Atlas is from the start of April to the end of October, winter trekking are as well available with experience of Ice axes and crampons. Most treks begin at altitudes above 1,000 metres where the air is thinner than most people are accustomed to so it is important to discuss previous experience and abilities when planning a trekking itinerary. Trekking in Morocco
Walking holidays in the Atlas mountain are often centered around the climb of Jebel Toubkal, at 4,165m, the highest mountain in North Africa. There is, however, a wide range of trekking holidays available in Morocco such as the range of the Jebel Saghro . The Central Atlas is home to Morocco's second highest peak, Jebel Mgoun. For those who have the time the Traverse of the Atlas mountains from Mgoun to Toubkal, passing through rarely trekked areas, many tiny villages and across high plateau dotted with nomadic camel herders camps and ancient rock carvings, is rightly considered one of the world's great treks.
Camel Trekking is one adventure that visitors are recommended to look in to across the deserts and dunes of Morocco. It is an experience that is unique and exciting, and will be a memorable time for tourists of all ages. The most popular camel trekking adventure is an excursion into those main two Sahara Desert regions, Erg Chebbi by Merzouga and Erg Chigaga (or Chegaga) by Mhamid :
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Our shop, Atlas Trekking Equipment was set up by Mohamed and Paul, two mountaineering friends and colleagues. We both lead and guide groups in the mountains and both wish to share our experiences with others.
The shop is set in the centre of Imlil village (see map) and offers trekkers the opportunity to buy or hire Trekking equipment. Read more >>>>
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