Atlas Mountains Trek from Marrakech Explore Atlas Peaks Morocco

This immersion into the Atlas Mountains starts with a day trip to see the magnificent Atlas peaks Morocco, taking 3 hours by way of taxi or bus from the bustling markets of Marrakech. The High Atlas Mountains tower over the city of Marrakech, rising abruptly and providing an exceptional retreat into the wilds of rugged terrain, traditional Berber communities, and peaceful valleys. Throughout your journey on this Atlas Mountains trek you will be able to appreciate not only the natural beauty of the area, but also the cultural richness, while traversing a variety of moderate to hard hiking routes appropriate for virtually every ability. As you walk along terraced agriculture and fruit trees and across rocky trails, you will see the daily life of the people of the local Berber villages, who have maintained their way of life for hundreds of years. Your guided climbs to each of the outstanding peaks during this Marrakech Atlas trek will offer you an opportunity to experience magnificent views of the snow-capped peaks, deep valleys, and winding rivers for as long as you can see. While visiting each location, you will be able to connect with the local people as you sit down with your Berber guides to drink tea or sample a typical Moroccan meal that was prepared using fresh, local produce, learn about their crafts and customs, and see what daily life is like for the people there. When you finish your Atlas Mountains trek, you will stay in charming guesthouses or lodges, so that you can get some rest while enjoying the relaxing ambiance and fresh mountain air of the area. This unique adventure allows participants to engage in a range of activities involving both physical exertion as well as genuine interactions, and spectacular scenery, while giving them an opportunity to escape from the hectic daily life in Marrakech and connect with the awe-inspiring High Atlas Mountains. The trek captures and communicates the connection of Morocco’s spectacular and extraordinary physical landscape with the cultural customs & traditions that have existed throughout time in Morocco, creating an experience like none you will ever have again once you leave Marrakech and enter into the middle of the two highest mountain ranges in North Africa (the Atlas Mountain Range and the Anti-Atlas Mountain Range) on this Marrakech Atlas trek and Atlas peaks Morocco adventure.