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The Atlas Mountains are North Africa’s highest range. Stretching 600 miles diagonally across Morocco, they're renowned for the beauty of their remote snow capped peaks and deep gorges. Covered in snow from November to April, the range is home to a surprising number of ski resorts just 60 miles from Marrakech.

With its ochre hues, Taroudant is often referred to as 'the small Marrakech'. Unlike its larger twin, it doesn’t have a Ville Nouvelle (new town). The Berber town is a small treasure set against the backdrop of the High Atlas, a good base for trekking or exploring the western or Anti–Atlas. An hour's drive from Agadir, it makes a good stopover en route to Marrakech or any other Atlas towns and cities.

Time difference / local time

GMT +0 hours
Language

Arabic and French. English is widely understood.

Currency

Moroccan Dirham
Safety

As with most tourist destinations, beware of pickpockets in the markets and take reasonable care when travelling alone or at night.

Flying time to destination

3¾ hours to Marrakech

Sports

Book a session at the nearby Royal, Amelkis or Palmeraie Golf Courses.

Eating/Drinking

Food
• Harina is a delicious a chickpea soup, often with meat, pumpkin, onions and tomatoes.
• A tajine is mutton, veal, chicken or beef stew cooked with potato and lemon and seasoned with herbs and spices.
• Morocco’s most famous dish is couscous perfectly steamed with lamb, chicken or fish, a spicy sauce and potatoes.
• The traditional pastilla is flaky pastry coated with sugar, cinnamon and egg yolk, layered with pigeon or chicken meat. It’s also served as a desert without the meat.
• Moroccan deserts are very sweet, dripping with sugar and/or honey.

Drink
Stick to bottled water for drinking and cleaning your teeth.

Good to know

Religion
Islam

Excursions

Cycling
Discover the mountains by mountain bike or quad bike, taking in views of sheer cliffs, tiny villages and snowy peaks.

Walking treks
Climb through forest and meet local Berbers in Asni; trek along a scenic route to the Tarabzeg Plateau; walk onto Mount Ouarhir; and ascend the Aguersioual and Tamatert Passes.

Guided drives
Take in incredible sights such as Marrakech, the 12th-century Tin Mal Mosque, Ourika Valley and Setti Fatma Waterfalls.

Tipping

A 15-18% service charge is usually added to the bill.

Climate data for this region

Best time to visit

From March to May and September to November.

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