Morocco
Description
The Kingdom of Morocco is a largely mountainous country, bordering on both the Mediterranean and the Atlantic.
Most famous mountain range are the Atlas Mountains, which Morocco shares with Algeria and Tunisia. The Atlas run like a backbone across the country from northeast to southwest, and are home to Morocco's highest mountain Jbel Toubkal (4167 m). Starting from the northeast, the Atlas Mountains are sub-divided into Middle Atlas, High Atlas and Anti-Atlas.
A second important mountain range are the Rif Mountains in the north of Morocco, bordering on the Mediterranean. It has interesting rock formations and gorges, and highest peak is Jbel Tidiquin (2448 m).
Hiking is popular in Morocco, and treks are possible in both the Atlas and Rif mountain ranges, staying overnight in huts (refuges), camping in tents and staying at rural homes. Best season for trekking in the mountains is April to October.
Regions
Mountains
Links
Facts
Reports
- Treks en Afrique (French)
Several trip reports, some climbing Toubkal, others in different parts of the Atlas mountains.
Guides and maps
Lodging
Organisations
Tour operators
GPS
Other
Books
- The High Atlas
- English, 2012
- Inspirational book packed with anecdotes and insights about the best treks and climbs in the High Atlas mountains of Morocco, in North Africa, and drawn from the author's 50-year experience. Illustrated with dazzling photographs of the mountains and also the mountain people, the Berbers. 48 routes including Jbel Toubkal, Tazekka and Igdat. Read more
- Trekking in the Atlas Mountains
- English, 2009
- This guidebook concentrates on treks and summits in the Toubkal, Mgoun Massif and Jebel Sahro parts of Morocco's Atlas mountain range.The Atlas mountains are over 1000km long, high and wild. Describes treks and routes on all main summits in these areas, plus has all planning information to get the best from a trip to Morocco's mountains. Read more
- Climbing in the Moroccan Anti-Atlas
- English, 2004
- Guidebook includes climbing routes on 25 immense crags on the south side of Morocco's Jebel el Kest, 120km south-east of Agadir, based from Tafroute. The superb rock conditions on the pink quartzite rock provide excellent and adventurous rock climbing routes of up to 500 metres high across all grades. Read more
- Let´s Go Spain Portugal with Morocco
- German
- The Student Travel Guide Avalon Travel Publishing. New edition. Read more
- Groenewegen, Wynand;Berg, Marloes van den: South Western Europe Morocco Rock Climbing Atlas
- German
- Südwesteuropa und Marokko Rock Climbing Atlas (Rocks Unlimited Publications). 1st edition. Read more