Sports in contact with nature
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From skiing to parachute jumping, a wide range of activities and open-air sports are enjoyed right in the heart of Morocco.

Skiing
The combination of travelling by mule and skiing (known as "mule-skiing") in the High Atlas mountains, cross-country skiing in the cedar forests of the Tabular Middle Atlas and Alpine skiing at the resort of Oukaïmeden or Michlifen, near Ifrane.

Climbing

Morocco is home to several remarkable sites: Aremd, the Djebel Aroudane, the Taghia gorges, the Sirwa Massif and Mount Tidighin in the Rif. Climbing Mount M’Goun (4068m) is still a must, and the ascent of Mount Toubkal, the second highest summit in Africa after Kilimanjaro, takes two days for experienced climbers.

Fishing and hunting
While pike and tench are more common in Lake Tislit, brown trout can be fished in the wadis of Ahansal, Assif Melloul, M’goun and in the upper Tassaoute. For surf-casting and deep-sea fishing, head to Dakhla Bay. Hunters should head for the Bin El Ouidane and Arboua regions, and the ring of Ouaouizert.

Riding

A country of horsemen, Morocco has successfully continued the equestrian tradition. Horse rides are organized in the western High Atlas, the Middle Atlas and the Saghro and Sirwa massifs.

Mountain-biking
The pleasures of mountain-biking are celebrated at all the tracks of the western and central High Atlas, the Saghro and Sirwa massifs, as well as Mount Tidighin in the Rif and in the desert.

White waters
Canyoning at the Aqua-n-Tazart and the Aqua N’Taghia, rafting in the spring in the Ahansal wadi and the Assif Melloul, kayaking in Ourika and Assif Nfiss, the Talembote Wadi and Mount Tidighin in the Rif: a wide variety of pleasures!

Caving
Morocco has an impressive number of caves and underground networks. Among the most famous are the Friouato cave, near Taza – which was opened for visitors at the start of the last century – Toghobeit, to the south of Chefchaouen (713m deep) and the Goran cave, between Oualidia and Safi, which was already explored at the time of the Phoenicians and houses cave paintings.

Bird's eye view
Fly high paragliding in the High Atlas or parachuting in Beni Mellal. Also take advantage of several aerial routes on board a Cessna 207 available leaving from Marrakech. Does a ULM flight tempt you? You can fly over the Marrakech region and/or the Atlas valleys.

To be shared by the initiated
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A paradise for fishermen, divers and surfers, Dakhla is the unspoilt spot south of Morocco. To be discovered ahead of everyone else!
Sea

With a constant water temperature all year round (25°C), it is possible to comfortably enjoy the majority of water board sports. Ideal surfing conditions (a long and perfect right-breaking wave) have led surfers to rank the Foum Labouir spot just behind Hawaii. Thanks also to an equally constant wind, windsurfers and kite surfers have also found a paradise here. The area's wealth also extends underwater. Fishing is the dominant activity, mainly through surf casting. Divers will also discover an unspoilt environment at the other end of the scale to the overcrowded spots visited by too many people. The region is also going to become a national park which will aim to protect endangered species such as monk seals. Calmer boat trips make it possible to discover the lagoon and visit the surrounding islands.
The desert
Camping in the dunes, in a surf camp for example, and waking up by the sea is unforgettable. You can also push deeper into the south of Morocco as part of a 4x4 excursion and so have a completely out-of-the-ordinary experience with the desert nomads.
The sea and the desert

These two themes are celebrated every year in March during the Dakhla festival. This is a chance to listen to and discover the cultures of the Saharan tribes, particularly through nomad music.

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.