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Trekking in Morocco: where and when to go
Most people looking to trek in Morocco set their sights on Jebel Toubkal; indeed, there is much about this to recommend. However, the Atlas Mountains stretch over 2000km (1200 miles) from the Atlantic port of Agadir in the southwest...
5 best hikes in the Toubkal Region
Morocco trekking expert Alan Palmer gives his recommendations for those heading to the High Atlas I am regularly contacted for advice by first time trekkers in Morocco, who often fall into one of two camps. Either they have set...
Sunshine and storms on the roof of Morocco
Alan Palmer recalls the culmination of his first trek to the summit of Ighil Mgoun (4068m), North Africa’s second highest mountain We had spent the previous evening staring anxiously upwards. From the safety of the mountain refuge on the...
A taste of Marrakech
Chris Griffiths reveals why food tours are a great way to avoid tourist traps and try traditional dishes Navigating your way around a new city can be challenging even for the most experienced traveller. And when you throw a...
Morocco with teenagers
Morocco is the closest place to London where you can feel the furthest away. Just a short three-and-a-half-hour flight and you are transported to an ancient and exotic land, rich in culture and with an eclectic and complex heritage...
Morocco with kids
With medinas, snake charmers, camels, desert camps, mountains, sweet mint tea and sticky dates aplenty, this North African country is a great place for a family holiday. Mike Unwin embarks on a road trip from Marrakech to Fes with...
