Atlas Mountains - Wikipedia
The Atlas Mountains are a mountain range in the Maghreb in North Africa. It separates the Sahara Desert from the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean; the name "Atlantic" is derived from the mountain range, which stretches around …
8 Best Places To Visit In The Atlas Mountains (Map + Tips)
Oct 3, 2021 · The Atlas Mountains in Morocco are a breathtaking destination that should be on every traveler’s bucket list. With its rolling hills and stunning vistas, it offers a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Atlas Mountains, Morocco: The Complete Guide - TripSavvy
Aug 24, 2020 · The Atlas Mountains stretch for 1,600 miles through Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. They have some of the most beautiful landscapes North Africa has to offer and the mountains act as a natural boundary between the Mediterranean and …
Atlas Mountains | Physical Features & People | Britannica
Sep 9, 2024 · Atlas Mountains, series of mountain ranges in northwestern Africa, running generally southwest to northeast to form the geologic backbone of the countries of the Maghrib (the western region of the Arab world)— Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.
A complete guide to visiting the Atlas Mountains - Absolute Morocco
Stretching some 2,500km (1,600 miles) across Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia, the mighty Atlas Mountains are a series of mountain ranges created by the violent collision of the African and Eurasian tectonic plates roughly 80 million years ago.
Hiking the trails of Morocco's High Atlas Mountains - National …
Sep 30, 2023 · Just two hours from Marrakech, the valleys of Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains are home to incredible scenery, traditional Amazigh villages and a network of excellent and uncrowded hiking...
Morocco’s Atlas Mountains: An essential guide - Intrepid Travel
Nov 1, 2017 · Lush valleys, cool canyons and the highest peak in North Africa make this Moroccan mountain range so epic. Here's an all-encompassing Atlas Mountains guide.
High Atlas Mountains travel - Lonely Planet | Morocco, Africa
Welcome to North Africa’s highest mountain range, known by local Berbers as ‘Idraren Draren’ (Mountains of Mountains), and a trekker’s paradise from spring through to autumn. The High Atlas runs diagonally across Morocco for almost 1000km, encircling Marrakesh to the south and east from the Atlantic Coast just north of Agadir to ...
The best hikes in Morocco's High Atlas Mountains
Jan 6, 2020 · Being the highest peak in North Africa, the 4167m summit of Toubkal has become the most popular tourist draw in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco. Yet the best of the region's hiking trails are actually found beyond Toubkal's crown.
What to visit in the Atlas Mountains Morocco - Infinite Morocco
The Atlas Mountains start near the Atlantic Ocean Coast in Morocco, with Marrakesh at the tip. Then, they cross Algeria and end at Tunisia’s Mediterranean Coast, totaling 1,500 mi (2,500 km). There are 6 different sub-ranges in the whole Atlas Mountains, but …