Land of hikers
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From the sands of the Sahara to the Atlas mountains, Morocco offers an infinite variety of landscapes. An ideal playing field and one very much appreciated by cross-country hikers, riders and skiers.

A very varied landscape

Undulating dunes, arid and rocky plateaus, secret gorges, lush green valleys, forests of cedar, Alep pine and cork oak… Nature has remained authentic everywhere. A diversity which any walker dreams of, whatever their level or the time of year. The landscape is very diverse over more than 700km. To the north, the mountains in the Rif chain provide slopes for experienced climbers; to the east, plateaus, forests, and stony desert pavements alternate; and finally to the south the Anti-Atlas range takes you to the ergs, the sandy deserts where you can make camp for a night or more under the stars.

The right pace for encounters

There is no shortage of means of covering the thousand and one trails in Morocco. Beginners and children will enjoy short trips perched on the back of a donkey or a camel. The more experienced can attempt the famous combined "mule-skiing" trip. For yes, it does snow in Morocco! This type of cross-country takes place from the beginning of February to the end of April. Doing this sort of cross-country is an excellent way of finding out about an undiscovered Morocco. The Berbers, the first inhabitants of Morocco, are one of the pillars of modern Morocco. They will introduce you to a universe of strong traditions through architecture, costumes, dances and local customs. Travelers who respect local ways are always welcome in accordance with the traditional rules of hospitality.