Atlas Mountains: Facts

The Atlas Mountains covers about 10% of the Moroccan land. A rich area with Fauna, Flora and local life. They make a geographical barrier between green farming land in central and north, and very dry South and the Sahara desert.

The highest peak is called Toubkal and is 4167 meters high. In winters the snow covers a great part of it and the temperature can drop to zero or even less. The melted snow feeds the rivers, lakes, water tables as well as artificial reservoirs and dams to supply the local populations with drinking water and to generate electricity in hydroelectric technology. 

The chain is rich with minerals such as silver, magnesium, zinc, copper, cobalt, stone salt and gold. It also contributes to fruits like nuts, apples, figs, peach, apricots, quince…

Flow of the Day:

Today’s trip takes to the Atlas Mountains. A wonderful trip to explore the colorful sandstone rock formation, mud villages along amazing green valleys, terraces with fruit trees and animals which constitue mean incomes for the local poplulations. 

• 9 am drive from Marrakech.
• 9:45 am arrive in the mountains. First photo stop
• Scenic ride in the mountains with more panoramic view stops for about 1h30
• Stop by Berber villages
• 13 am arrive at our eco-house. Visit a Berber house
• Welcome Peppermint Tea
• Lunch.
• 4 pm drive back to Marrakech.
• 5 pm drop you at your hotel

Includes:

• Transportation with English speaking driver
• Water in the vehicle
• Visit to a Berber house 
• Lunch at Peppermint Escape

€ 100 / pax

PHOTOS OF THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE TRIP