Hiking in the High Atlas Mountains Morroco

Hiking in the High Atlas Mountains Morroco The High Atlas has walks to suit all abilities, but mules and horses are also available in the villages if riding suits you better than walking. The villages in the High Atlas are small but thriving and are home to the Berbers who are enduring, hospitable and very friendly people. The villages offer stylish Moroccan accommodation in the local houses andthere are established guides available. The high peaks force the clouds to give high quantities of rainfall; therefore the High Atlas has many fertile valleys surrounded by rivers and waterfalls. Mineral deposits found in the Atlas range include gold, silver, lead, iron, phosphates, lead and zinc.

The following cities, towns and villages are located in the High Atlas