Atlas Mountains Travel Guide: Top Sights in Morocco, Tours & Travel

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Atlas Mountains- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; Morocco; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 72 hours

The Atlas Mountains form an extensive range in North Africa, spanning over 2,500 kilometers across Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia, and serve as a natural divider between the Mediterranean-Atlantic region and the Sahara Desert. In Morocco, the range is segmented into the Anti-Atlas, High Atlas, and Middle Atlas, each exhibiting distinct geological formations and hosting vibrant Berber communities whose traditions are closely linked to the land. Mount Toubkal, reaching 4,167 meters, stands as the highest peak in the region, while the mountains’ complex tectonic history has yielded varied mineral resources and diverse ecosystems.

Operators offering tours in Morocco

Attractions in Marrakech

Jemaa el-Fnaa

3.8

Koutoubia Mosque

4.6

Bahia Palace

4.4

Jardin Majorelle

4.6

Saadian Tombs

3.4

El Badi Palace

4.4

Medresa Ben Youssef

Yves Saint Laurent Museum

4.6

Reviews of Atlas Mountains

Bawa Rashied

5
Reviewed: 2024-07-02

Mountains are always magnificent. The hills have little vegitation but the valley are very fertile, grow vegetables and fruits. The residents are friendly and hard working. Wish Olive, Aragan and pine trees should be grown on the mountain slopes which could protect the soil from wash away, more vegitation would invite more rain and prosperity to the inhabitants.
Belinda Williams

5
Reviewed: 2024-07-01

Driving through the Atlas Mountains is incredible. The winding roads and the incredible views along the way Beautiful scenery
Simo Rodanski

5
Reviewed: 2024-04-10

A very wonderful place for me, a mountain lover
Andrew Long

4
Reviewed: 2024-03-07

Fantastic mountain range south of Marrakesh. We visited on a day trip from Marrakech. The roads are very good but they follow the mountain side and it can take a long time to get there and back in a day. The views are excellent and do dress accordingly when out of season. Our tour included lunch which we ate in someone's private house. It was excellent.
Lynn at North London Photography

5
Reviewed: 2024-02-29

Had a brilliant trip from Marrakech up to the Atlas Mountains and waterfalls. Hiked through beautiful views and stopped for orange juice freshly squeezed from local oranges cooling in natural pools. Also completely loved the traditional tagine lunch we ate in a Berber village overlooking the mountains!