If you want adventure, you can trek all the regions in Morocco. Unfortunately, to have a greater experience for some regions in Morocco, you must take summer trekking. The highest mountain peak you can climb in the Atlas Mountains is the Jbel Toubkal mountain. The higher elevations experience heavy snowfalls during winter, and it can be very cold up there during the evening. For this reason, some of the Morocco tours will hike the mountain at a particular part of the time.
There is some high Atlas guided trek only for individuals wanting the ultimate adventure. If you are visiting Morocco to soak up in their culture, then you can find Morocco trekking all year. There are many tailor-made trekking holidays in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco which include the day hikes, overnight treks, and even having some days out to the mountainous regions of the country.
Ourika Valley is one of the easiest trekking experiences you will have in Morocco. This hike is three hours of walking, with three hours of driving. During the Ourika Valley hiking, you will visit the salt mines, the Berber villages, and a beautiful waterfall in the High Atlas Mountains. The valley is also rich with plants and animals, and you may even see a Barbary Monkey on the trek if you are lucky. You will also enjoy climbing Mt Toubkal with experienced local Mountain Guides.
If you like to be more involved in a High Atlas trekking, you may have to stop Imi Ourlad and go for Imlil. The trekking of High Atlas Mountains tour will last for three days with four to five hours of trekking per day. The trekking excursions will begin in Marrakesh and drive to Imi Ourlad before you start the hiking up into the valleys and gorges of the regions. It is possible to reach Tizi Nlbour at 1600 meters from Imi Ourlad. This area provides a guest house for lunch called Imsker. After having lunch with a beautiful view as a compliment, you will move on to Ait Aisa which is at 1400 meters. The Ait Aisa is a village with a very long history, and their traditions will help you immerse yourself in the culture of the region.
You can then move to Arg, Amssakrou, Ikiss, Imnan Valley, and then stop in Tinghrinn. All these while, you are on this trip to look for the natural wildlife of the area. Tinghrinn is at 2100 meters. Trekking in Morocco includes atlas mountain day treks from the Sahara Desert and Marrakech, Mount Toubkal ascent treks, Berber villages trek, and camel trekking. However, the last day takes you back down to Marrakesh and the High Atlas Mountains. You will spot streams, waterfalls, and running rivers teaming from higher elevations with the runoff all the way. There are several options available to you whether you want a day hike or several days to experience Morocco.
When taking treks in Morocco, you will have to find your treks from Marrakech & treks from Imlil. To make this go well, you can join experienced & official Moroccan guides which are located in the High Atlas Mountains. If you like to experience this high Mountain trekking, you will have to book a Trekking holiday to the Sahara Desert Tour and the Atlas Mountains from Marrakech / Fes or a combination of both.