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Old 04-20-2009, 04:49 PM   #1
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Dramatic, imposing and stunning, no visitor to Morocco can resist the lure of the distant Atlas Mountains in north Africa. They stretch southwards from the Mediterranean coast for over 1,600 kilometres.

There are plenty of walking options in the High Atlas, whether you go alone or with an organized tour.

Most organized tours start off in Marrakech or in the village of Imill. From here, they head off towards the nearby mountain peaks. Along the way you will hike beneath snow-capped peaks, through and around deep canyons and ancient remote Berber villages.

If you choose to go by yourself (not on an organized tour) you?ll probably have a lot more contact with the locals. You?ll be pleasantly surprised at how friendly they are. Most are willing to act as porters and guides. You can also hire mules to carry your equipment.

The range of adventures varies quite considerably in the High Atlas. If you want a challenge you can climb Jebel Toubkal (the highest peak in North Africa). Or, if you want something easier, you can just take a tranquil stroll through the wild landscape of the Jebel Sahro region, with its rocky plateaus, idyllic oases, and crystal clear pools.

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OMG! I love mountain hiking and other adventurous treats, I will make sure to check this on my to-go-list
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Yes Morocco as so much to see, you must visit the Atlas Mountains, over the Tizi-n-Tichka pass
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