Atlas Mountains

Marrakech is often the starting point for exploring the Atlas. It's a lively red city. Near Marrakech, you'll find the Majorelle Gardens. It's a beautiful place created by Yves Saint Laurent. There's also a large palm grove.
The High Atlas is the highest part of these mountains. Its peaks are often covered with snow. ►

Marrakech is often the starting point for exploring the Atlas. It's a lively red city. Near Marrakech, you'll find the Majorelle Gardens. It's a beautiful place created by Yves Saint Laurent. There's also a large palm grove.
The High Atlas is the highest part of these mountains. Its peaks are often covered with snow. In the valleys, you'll find Berber villages. Imlil is one of these villages. It's a good place to start hiking. There are many things to do in the Atlas. You can hike on marked trails. It's a good way to see the mountains. You can also take mule rides.
Mount Toubkal is the highest peak in North Africa. In the High Atlas, there are also the Todra Gorges. These are large cliffs. Many people come here for rock climbing. There are routes for all levels. For mountain biking, there are numerous paths through the mountains.
The Middle Atlas is lower than the High Atlas. But it's just as beautiful. You'll find the town of Ifrane there. It looks like a Swiss town with its pointed roofs. Near Ifrane, there's Azrou. This town is known for its cedar forest. You can see monkeys living in the trees there.
The Anti-Atlas is in the south. It's a drier region. The landscape looks a bit like the moon. You'll find old earthen castles there. Ait Benhaddou is one of them. It's a very old and important place. Many films have been shot there.
Ouarzazate is a nearby city. It's called the "Hollywood of Morocco". Many films are made here too.
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