Atlas Mountains
in Morocco

Rising high above Morocco, the Atlas Mountains have a sort of mystical feel. Wind your way through the charming Berber villages and stop for lunch in a riverbed. You will fall in love with this gorgeous place.

how long to go for

a weekend

when to go

march, april, may, june, july, august, september, october, november

holidays

Anniversary of the Independence Manifesto, Eid al-Fitr, Labour Day, Eid al-Adha, Islamic New Year, Throne Day, Oued Ed-Dahab Day, Revolution Day, Mawlid, Independence Day of Morocco, Green March Day

how to get there

Fly in to Marrakesh, rent a car and drive to the mountains.

how to get around

by car

nice to know

Even if it's warm during the day, the temperature can drop quite a lot in the evening, so pack a jacket!

local language

Arabic, French, Berber

currency

dirham

in an emergency

call 190 or 150