I’ve always wanted to be a guide, since I was a child, because I was born in a local village in the Atlas Mountains at 6,069 feet (1850m) above sea level. I started as a second guide in 2008, but became certified for mountain guiding in 2012. We do a lot of Atlas Mountain treks in the desert, as well. Our team of 15 guides includes city guides, mountain guides and guides who can also take travelers out skiing. The village of Imlil - also known as “Little Chamonix” - is the basecamp for most treks in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains Tips for Planning Your Atlas Mountains Hikeīefore I get into the best hikes in the Atlas Mountains, here are some things to consider when planning your Morocco hiking trip: Why hike Morocco with a local guideĪt Trekking in Morocco, we’re focused on local guides to give an authentic Atlas Mountains tour. As the last stop, Imlil has become the heart of Moroccan mountain tourism as this is where many visitors pick up mules and guides to lead them up into the mountains. As part of the Atlas Mountain trekking, we are welcomed by the local Berber people living in Berber Village as pictured in the mountains. It’s diverse outdoor offerings are similar to Chamonix, so you can go skiing, climbing and hiking. The village of Imlil got its name “Little Chamonix” thanks to French visitors a long time ago. Imlil sits at the base of the highest peak in North Africa at the Mount Toubkal National Park. This starting point, and the place where we live, is about 40 miles (65km) from the main city from the Marrakech. The Toubkal trek is the nearest point to Marrakech and the most interesting place to visit in the region. This village is the main starting point for the hikes and is known as the “Little Chamonix of the Atlas Mountains.” The point of real interest is the Toubkal summit reaching 13,665 feet (4,167m), the highest peak in North Africa, surrounded by high snow-capped peaks. The first hiking groups came here in 1937, summiting from the village of Imlil for the first time. The real draw here is Mount Toubkal, also known as Jebel Toubkal. The beautiful Atlas Mountains of Morocco - where lush green valleys, red desert rock and high-alpine hiking treks await. I promise you’re going to take in some of the world’s most spectacular views, making the challenges to hike here more than worth it. The striking lush green and white rim rises to form a backdrop for this region and livelihood of the people here. The Atlas Mountain range stretches across Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia, extending for more than 1,200 miles (2000km). You’ll find the highest peaks in this North African state, dominated by the Atlas Mountain range in the north and Sahara Desert in the south. Morocco is a country of rugged peaks and endless trails.
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