The Archive

Practical, first-hand travel writing.

• Is Trekking the High Atlas from Marrakech Worth It, Do You Need a Guide, and Is Toubkal or the Aït Bougmez Valley Better for a First Trek?2026-06-27
• How Much Does It Cost to Trek Mount Toubkal? A 2026 Price Breakdown2026-06-24
• Can You Climb Mount Toubkal in Winter? A Safety-First Guide to the Winter Ascent2026-06-24
• Will I Get Altitude Sickness on Toubkal? How to Avoid AMS on North Africa's Highest Peak2026-06-23
• Merzouga vs Zagora — Which Sahara Desert Should You Visit?2026-06-01
• Staying in a Moroccan Desert Camp — What to Expect2026-06-01
• Marrakech Food Guide — What to Eat, Where to Eat It2026-06-01
• Morocco Photography Spots — Where to Find the Best Shots2025-12-01
• Chefchaouen — The Blue City: A Complete Guide2025-11-02
• Morocco with Kids — Family Travel Guide by Atlas Trekking Co.2025-10-08
• Shopping the Marrakech Souks — What to Buy, Where & How to Bargain2025-09-14
• Aït Ben Haddou — The Complete Visitor's Guide2025-08-20
• The Moroccan Mint Tea Ritual — History, Etiquette and How It's Made2025-07-01
• Driving in Morocco — What Every Visitor Should Know2025-06-12
• The Classic 7-Day Morocco Itinerary — Day by Day2025-05-05
• Best Riads in Marrakech — A Curated Selection2025-04-18
• Morocco on a Budget — Real Daily Costs & Money-Saving Tips2025-03-22
• What to Pack for Morocco — A Seasonal Packing List2025-02-14
• Is Morocco Safe in 2026? An Honest Traveller's Guide2025-01-10
• Essaouira Weekend Guide: Ramparts, Wind, Gnaoua and Riads2024-09-28
• High Atlas Mountains Day Trip from Marrakech: Imlil, Ourika & What to Expect2024-09-03
• Moroccan Food Beyond Tagine: What to Order and Where2024-08-15
• Walking the Fes Medina: A Practical Guide2024-07-08
• How to Haggle in the Moroccan Souks — Etiquette, Prices and Phrases2024-06-20
• Sahara Desert Camps Explained — Standard vs Luxury, Erg Chebbi vs Erg Chigaga2024-05-12
• Marrakech in Three Days — A Practical Itinerary2024-04-05
• How Much to Tip in Morocco — A Practical Guide2024-03-10

Experiences, sights and neighbourhoods.

• Things to Do in Merzouga
• Things to Do in Asilah
• Things to Do in Imlil
• Things to Do in Taghazout
• Things to Do in Ifrane
• Things to Do at Ouzoud Falls
• Things to Do in Dakhla
• Things to Do in Todra Gorge
• Things to Do in Taroudant
• Things to Do in the Ourika Valley
• Things to Do in the Agafay Desert
• High Atlas Treks
• Climbing Mount Toubkal: A Trekking Guide
• Imlil: Gateway to the High Atlas
• Best Time to Trek the High Atlas
• Aït Bougmez: Morocco's Happy Valley
• High Atlas Day Hikes from Marrakech
• Skiing & Snow in the High Atlas: Oukaïmeden
• Atlas Waterfalls & Cascades
• Ouirgane Valley: A High Atlas Escape Near Marrakech
• Tin Mal Mosque: The Almohad Cradle on the Tizi n'Test
• Preparing to Climb Mount Toubkal: Fitness, Altitude & Kit
• Tizi n'Tichka Pass: The High Atlas Road to the South
• Tizi n'Test Pass: The Wild Back Road to Taroudant
• Setti Fatma & the Seven Waterfalls
• Trekking Jebel Saghro: Morocco's Winter Trek
• The Kik Plateau: A Two-Way Panorama Above Lalla Takerkoust
• Asni & the Saturday Souk: Gateway to Toubkal and a Real Mountain Market
• Moulay Brahim & Its Gorge: A Cliffside Pilgrimage Town on the Road to Toubkal
• Tahanaout: The Atlas Gateway Town & Weekly Souk South of Marrakech
• Berber Village Homestay & Gîte Guide: Staying with an Amazigh Family in the High Atlas
• Lac d'Ifni Trek: The High Atlas's Mountain Lake
• Imlil & Toubkal weather by month
• What are the Atlas Mountains famous for?

Plan the trip — when, where and how.

• The Best Time to Visit Morocco
• Morocco Visa & Entry Requirements
• Morocco Travel Costs & Budget
• Getting Around Morocco
• Moroccan Food & Drink
• Morocco Etiquette & Customs
• Morocco Itinerary: 10 Days
• Travelling in Morocco During Ramadan
• Morocco for Women Travellers
• Morocco Photography Guide
• Moroccan Arabic & French Phrases for Travellers
• Morocco Honeymoon Guide
• Morocco Itinerary: 14 Days — The Grand Two-Week Route
• Sahara Desert Tour Guide: Merzouga, Chigaga & Zagora
• Trekking the Atlas Mountains: Toubkal, Imlil & Beyond
• Surfing in Morocco: Taghazout, Agadir & Imsouane
• Things to Do in Marrakech: The Essential Guide
• Things to Do in Fes: The Essential Guide
• Things to Do in Chefchaouen: The Essential Guide
• Things to Do in Essaouira: The Essential Guide
• Things to Do in Agadir: The Essential Guide
• Shopping in the Souks: What to Buy, Fair Prices & Tips
• Things to Do in Rabat: The Essential Guide
• Things to Do in Tangier: The Essential Guide
• Things to Do in Casablanca: The Essential Guide
• Things to Do in Ouarzazate: The Essential Guide
• Things to Do in Meknes: The Essential Guide
• Morocco in Winter: What to Expect & Where to Go
• Morocco in Summer: Heat, Coast & What Still Works
• Marrakech to Merzouga: Routes, Times & Transport Options
• Morocco Solo Travel: An Honest Guide
• Morocco Family Itinerary: 10 Days with Children
• How Many Days Do You Need in Morocco?
• Best Time to Visit Marrakech
• Best Time to Visit the Sahara in Morocco
• Morocco Travel Checklist: Everything to Do Before You Go
• Getting from Casablanca Airport (CMN) to Your Destination
• Morocco Travel Insurance: What You Need & Why
• eSIMs for Morocco: The Traveller's Guide to Staying Connected
• Is Tap Water Safe to Drink in Morocco?
• What to Wear in Morocco: Dress Code for Travellers
• Morocco Public Holidays & Festivals
• Best Beaches in Morocco
• Where to Stay in Morocco: Riads, Hotels & Desert Camps
• Moroccan Souvenirs: What to Buy & Where
• Morocco with a Baby or Toddler: A Practical Guide
• Morocco Road Trip Guide: Routes, Tips & What to Expect
• Morocco Desert Tour from Marrakech: The Complete Route Guide
• Best Time to Visit Fes: Weather, Crowds & What to Expect
• Morocco Camel Trekking: How to Plan the Perfect Sahara Ride
• Moroccan Cooking Classes: What to Expect & Where to Book
• Best Time to Visit Chefchaouen: Season, Weather & Practical Tips

Day-by-day routes you can follow.

• Toubkal Trek: 2 Days to the Summit (4,167m)
• Toubkal Circuit Trek: 5 Days Around the Massif
• Atlas & Imlil Trek: 3 Days of Berber Villages
• M'Goun Trek: 6 Days in the Central High Atlas
• Day Hikes from Marrakech: The Best Atlas Walks
• Winter Toubkal Trek: 3 Days on Snow & Ice
• Aït Bougmez Valley Trek: 4 Days in the Happy Valley
• Jebel Sirwa Summit Trek: 4 Days on the Anti-Atlas Volcano (3,304m)
• Berber Villages & Valleys Trek: 4 Days in the Ourika & Yagour
• Ourika Valley & Oukaïmeden: An Easy 2-Day Atlas Short Break

Honest side-by-side decisions.

• Marrakech vs Fes: Which Imperial City Should You Visit?
• Merzouga vs Zagora: Which Moroccan Desert Should You Choose?
• Marrakech vs Essaouira: Red City or Atlantic Coast?
• Chefchaouen vs Fes: Blue City or Ancient Medina?
• Fes vs Meknes: Two Imperial Cities, One Itinerary Decision
• Agadir vs Essaouira: Which Atlantic Coast City Is Right for You?
• Marrakech vs Agadir: Imperial City or Beach Resort?
• Sahara vs Atlas Mountains: Which Morocco Landscape Should You Choose?
• Casablanca vs Rabat: Business Metropolis or Royal Capital?
• Essaouira vs Taghazout: Atlantic Surf Town or Gnawa Port?
• Fes vs Tangier: Ancient Medina or Gateway to Africa?
• Marrakech vs Chefchaouen: Red City or Blue Pearl?
• Ouarzazate vs Merzouga: Kasbah Country or Saharan Dunes?
• Morocco vs Egypt: Which North African Country Should You Visit?
• Toubkal vs M'Goun: Which High Atlas Trek?
• Summer vs Winter Trekking in the High Atlas
• Ourika Valley vs Imlil: Which High Atlas Escape from Marrakech?
• Ourika Valley vs Ouirgane: Which High Atlas Valley Escape from Marrakech?
• Toubkal vs Jebel Sirwa: Which Mountain Trek?
• Guided vs Independent: Trekking the High Atlas
• Day Hike vs Multi-Day Trek: How to Explore the High Atlas

Cities, deserts and the coast.

• Marrakech
• Fes
• Chefchaouen
• Sahara & Merzouga
• Essaouira
• Atlas Mountains
• Tangier
• Ouarzazate & Aït Ben Haddou
• Casablanca
• Rabat
• Meknes
• Agadir
• Dadès & Todra Gorges
• Ouzoud Falls
• Agafay Desert
• Ourika Valley
• Asilah
• Zagora
• Imlil
• Taroudant
• Taghazout
• Ifrane
• Dakhla
• Skoura
• Tinghir
• Oualidia
• Volubilis & Moulay Idriss
• Midelt
• Sidi Ifni
• El Jadida
• Azrou
• Moulay Bousselham
• Tétouan
• Tafraout
• Mirleft
• Larache
• Béni Mellal
• Rissani
• M'Hamid el Ghizlane
• Aït Bougmez Valley
• Akchour
• Saïdia

Private, tailor-made journeys.

• Mount Toubkal 2-Day Summit
• Toubkal Circuit 5-Day Trek
• M'Goun Traverse
• Imlil & Berber Villages Day Hike
• Aït Bougmez 'Happy Valley' Trek
• Toubkal Winter Ascent
• Atlas Three Valleys Day Hike
• Ourika & Setti Fatma Waterfalls Hike
• Atlas Lakes & Passes Trek
• Toubkal + Sahara Combo