02 Dec 2024
Absolutely fabulous trip with our guide Hassan. We were collected from our hotel in an air conditioned minibus and driven to the Atlas Mountains.
We stopped on the way at shop selling Moroccan pottery , carpets and rocks- very beautiful (they accept card payments) then arrived at the mountains for a trek. Wear good sturdy shoes and it’s quite a strenuous walk/climb up but the views are spectacular. Hassan was amazing and he helped me over the small bridges and up the path - I have arthritis in my knees and managed the walk but I wasn’t prepared for the hike.
We climbed up to the highest village in the mountains and ended up at a little restaurant where we had food (€6) food was amazing. Then we walked back to the minibus which had driven up to meet us
Would totally recommend this trip but please be prepared for quite a hike. Also be prepared for the hike taking Moroccan time- we learnt that a Moroccan 5 is roughly equivalent to a Scottish Highlands 5 minutes (in real life 20 minutes lol)
Thank you Hassan from Tracey and Jackie!