Few countries boast such impressive natural diversity as Morocco.From its balmy coastline to the remote landscapes of its interior, the nation offers visitors from relaxed beach breaks right through to mountain escapes. Yet trekking in Morocco remains the highlight for many.
Beginners will love gentle forays to the Atlas Mountains in summer, while tacking a number of Africa's toughest terrain in the depths of the snow-ravaged winter presents a serious challenge even to experienced hikers. Morocco rewards every traveller that explores its vast valleys and peaks.
Here, we've picked seven of our favourite treks. Jebel Toubkal
North Africa's highest peak, Jebel Toubkal vaults 4167m into the heavens in the Central High Atlas, dishing up views that more than reward your time and effort of trawling up there. This quasi-mythical mountain is the absolute most eulogised peak in the united kingdom and it well-deserves the praise heaped upon it.
In summer it is an adventure that a lot of reasonably fit people can tackle in 2 or 3 days from Imlil – altitude sickness, sunstroke and dehydration permitting – and the Kasbah du Toubkal is an ideal base that lies at the trail start.
In winter, once the trails are thick with snow, Toubkal is a far more serious beast requiring specialist gear and skills. For an exhausting but exhilarating challenge, there's also the Toubkal Circuit, a gruelling trek that takes around per week to complete. Where to stay
Riad Atlas Chateau - Owned by Driss Lachguer, a popular Berber mountain guide, this family-run guesthouse provides spacious, pristine rooms with private bathrooms (except some cheaper rooms), plus a/c and heating. Solid breakfasts included.