Middle Atlas
Nicknamed “the Tiny Moroccan Switzerland” due to its pointed-roof cottages, the Anti-Atlas is covered with vast forests of cedar and red oak trees, torrents and refreshing lakes, deep canyons and deep karstic plateaus. Its cordial inhabitants and its large sheep herds, all make of these mountains charming areas to explore.
Cedars of the Middle Atlas ( 8 days)
Keynotes
Physical condition:
Easy (4 to 5h walk per day)
Period: April to October
Bearing of the luggage: Mules
Duration: 8 days
In Short
This hiking trip which offers a great diversity of landscapes (lakes, rivers, valleys,..) takes place in the Middle Atlas mountains. It crosses beautiful forests (green oaks, cedars) that shelter monkeys colonies, green and isolated valleys and the high pasture lands of Bni M’Guild and Zayane berber tribes, who are used to bring their herds there for centuries.
This off tracks itinerary allows lots of fabulous discoveries and makes possible numerous encounters with nomad tribes. You will travel with a complete and dedicated team encompassing muleteers, cook and mountain guide.
Itinerary in short:
Fès – Zaouiat d’Ifrane – Lac Ouiouane – Sources d’Oum Errbia – Fellat – Aït Lias – Fès
Highlights:
Lakes, sources, rivers, fascinating berber tribes: a unique travel to discover another Morocco: green and wild.
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