Atlas Mountains, Morocco

Quick facts

• The Atlas Mountains stretch over 2,500 kilometers (1,550 miles) across Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia, making them one of the longest mountain ranges in Africa.
• Home to Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa at 4,167 meters (13,671 feet), the Atlas Mountains attract thousands of trekkers each year seeking to summit this majestic mountain.
• The region is dotted with over 1,000 traditional Berber villages, where the indigenous Berber people have preserved their unique culture and language for centuries.
• The Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site located in the Atlas Mountains, is a famous fortified village that has served as a filming location for numerous Hollywood movies, including 'Gladiator' and 'Game of Thrones'.
• The Atlas Mountains receive an average annual snowfall of 2 to 3 meters (6.5 to 10 feet) at higher elevations, creating excellent conditions for winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding in places like Oukaimeden.

Travel details

Country

Morocco

Wind (now)

7 km/h

Coordinates

31.5000, -7.0833