20 Breathtaking hikes in Morocco

20 Breathtaking hikes in Morocco

20 Breathtaking hikes in Morocco: What are Morocco’s top hiking tours that go beyond the typical desert? A land of sea, mountains and desert, Morocco is a true paradise for hikers. The kingdom abounds in hiking circuits and itineraries to suit all tastes and abilities. From strolls through Berber villages, valleys and forests for novice hikers, to the conquest of summits, and particularly the ascent of Toubkal, for the more athletic, via treks in the Sahara dunes, all hikers will find shoes to suit their feet.
Here’s a top 20 list of the best hikes through Morocco’s most beautiful natural sites! All that’s left for you to do is put on your walking shoes and strap on your rucksack for an adventure off the beaten track!

TISLIT GORGES

Some thirty kilometers from TALIOUINE, in the Anti Atlas mountains, lies one of the most unusual hiking trails in MOROCCO: the TISLIT GORGES. What makes this site so unique are the bizarrely shaped, color-changing volcanic peaks that frame the wadi bed for 2 km. A grandiose walk in a wild film setting.
Hiking level: Easy
Location: between Taznakht and Taliouine in the Anti-Atlas mountains

TOUBKAL SUMMIT

The ascent of Jebel Toubkal, the highest peak in Morocco and North Africa (4,167 m), is one of Morocco’s flagship treks. The hike takes a minimum of 2 days, starting from the authentic village of Imlil, with stops at stopover gites. This High Atlas trek is a real challenge that will change you and push you beyond your limits!
Hiking level: Difficult
Location: From the village of Imlil, 66km from Marrakech

KHNIFISS PARK IN TAN TAN

A haven of peace in the heart of the Sahara, Khnifiss National Park is a unique place in the world where sea and desert meet. This hike allows you to enjoy the paradisiacal lagoon and the multitude of wild birds, while discovering Cap Draa, the Plage Blanche, prehistoric and historical archaeological remains, and many other natural and cultural treasures.
Hiking level: Medium
Where: In southern Morocco, halfway between the towns of Tan Tan and Tarfaya

IFNI LAKE

Situated at the bottom of a valley framed by the peaks of DJEBEL TOUBKAL, OUANOUKRIM and DOME D’IFNI, the richness and uniqueness of this lake attracts many an adventurer. Summer is the best time to go there and camp, but the landscape in winter is all the more spectacular.
Hiking level: Medium
Location: From the village of Imlil, 66km from Marrakech

JBEL MOUSSA SUMMIT

This mythical Column of Hercules is also known as Mount Atlas. Located 50km from Tangier, the ascent to its 841m summit offers breathtaking panoramic views of GIBRALTAR, TARIFA, BENYOUNECH VILLAGE, SEBTA AND LEILA ILOT on Morocco’s northern borders.
Hiking level: Easy
Location: 50km from Tangier

OUED EL KENNAR

A pleasant stroll awaits you along this scenic river, which descends from the heights of TALESSEMTANE and winds its way through narrow gorges in the province of CHEFCHAOUEN. You can walk and bathe in its turquoise waters, arriving after 5 or 6 hours’ walking at the magnificent STEHAT beach.
Hiking level: Easy
Location: In the Chefchaouen region

IMILCHIL: FROM LAC ISLI TO LAC TISLIT

Close to the village of IMILCHIL, where the annual FESTIVAL DES FIANCÉS is held, lie the two magnificent lakes TISLITE AND ISLI, made famous by the legend of an impossible love affair between a boy from the Aït Brahim tribe and a girl from the Aït Ya’za tribe. This is certainly one of the most beautiful regions of Morocco.
Hiking level: Medium
Location: Imilchil village, Midelt province, central Morocco

MGOUN SUMMIT

This hike will take you off the tourist trail for good, to discover Morocco‘s second-highest peak: the M’Goun mountain (4068m). The scenery is incredibly varied and rich, alternating between Berber villages, green plains and plateaus, arid gorges and snowy cirques.
Hiking level: Difficult
Location: Agouti village near Azilal in the High Atlas mountains

AIT BOUGUEMEZ

20 Breathtaking hikes in Morocco: Under the benevolent gaze of the MGOUN, the giant of the central High Atlas, lies the longest and widest high altitude valley in MOROCCO: THE AIT BOUGUEMEZ VALLEY, nicknamed the Happy Valley. This verdant valley in the heart of the Central High Atlas is encircled on all sides by peaks over 3000 m high.
Hiking level: Easy
Location: Agouti village near Azilal in the High Atlas mountains

ROSE VALLEY AND DADÈS GORGES

This labyrinth of colorful valleys, splendid gorges and pink canyons was carved out by the Oued M’goun, which descends from the eponymous 4071m high summit. A timeless region where Berber culture has remained intact and agriculture still plays a key role. An easy hike suitable for all, through terraced gardens, oleander forests, fields of rose, walnut and fig trees and impressive gorges.
Hiking level: Medium
Location: Between Ouarzazate and Kelaa de M’Gouna, southern Morocco

THE ATTICS OF AOUJGAL

Recently discovered in the Middle Atlas, these ancient granaries, dug into a 60m cliff, are the remains of an ancient collective architectural tradition in which each family of the Ait Abdi tribe contributed to the construction, maintenance and protection of the family home in the mountains. Hear the most unusual stories and myths about this unique place in Morocco!
Hiking level: Difficult
Location: Situated 110 km from Beni Mellal, between Anergui and Boutferda

IMSFRANE CATHEDRAL

15km from Tillouguitte lies the magnificent rock “LA CATHEDRALE D’IMSFRANE”, culminating at an altitude of 1872m. This natural site, which from a distance resembles the silhouette of a cathedral, offers spectacular scenery with its Aleppo pines and sumptuous valleys. You can also go rafting on the Oued Ahansal river. There are also other easy hiking trails along the river through exuberant natural beauty.
Hiking level: Medium
Location: 15 km from Tillouguite village between Ouaouizerht and Anergui, 80 km from Beni Mellal

DJEBEL SAGHRO

20 Breathtaking hikes in Morocco: Little-traveled, the DJEBEL SAGHRO in nomadic lands welcomes hikers in search of unusual landscapes and experiences in Morocco. This pre-Saharan massif lies between the DADES and DRAA VALLEYS, and is characterized by an exceptional and grandiose geology worthy of the greatest American western films!
Hiking level: Medium
Location: Between the Draa and Dades valleys on the road to Ouarzazate

BOUIBLANE SUMMIT

DJEBEL BOUIBLANE is a 3,192-meter-high summit in the Middle Atlas mountains, about 100 kilometers from Taza. The major advantage of this hike is that it allows you to discover a variety of magnificent natural sites in Morocco: LA VALLEE DE TMOURGHOUT, L’OUED ELBARED, GROTTE SOURCE IGHAZ…
Hiking level: Difficult
Location: in the Tazzeka National Park, 100 km from Taza in the Middle Atlas mountains.

TAZEKKA PARK CEDAR FOREST

Departing from BAB-BOUDIR, this 5-hour hike takes you to one of Morocco’s most remarkable ecosystems: the magnificent TAZEKKA cedar forest, one of the largest cedar reserves in the Atlas. The Tazekka park covers more than 120 km² and is home to waterfalls, caves and chasms, including the famous Friatou chasm, one of the deepest caves in the world.
Hiking level: Medium
Location: in the Tazzeka National Park, 100 km from Taza in the Middle Atlas mountains.

BOUHACHEM PARK IN THE RIF

To the south-east of Tétouan lies the 8,000-hectare BOUHACHEM Park, shared by the three provinces of Tétouan, Chefchaouen and Larache. It is one of the most beautiful deciduous forests in Morocco. A hike in the park reveals forest formations with a high biodiversity of flora. It’s an ideal place for ecotourism enthusiasts.
Hiking level: Medium
Location: at the intersection of the provinces of Tétouan, Larache and Chefchaouen in northern Morocco

AKCHOUR

20 Breathtaking hikes in Morocco: Akchour is undoubtedly one of Morocco’s most famous hiking spots. It’s best known for its lush greenery, lively springs and beautiful waterfalls. A refreshing hike accessible to all, in a heavenly setting conducive to relaxation.
Hiking level: Easy
Location: 32km from Chefchaouen

TACHEDDIRTE

Located in the Marrakech-Safi region, 20km from IMLIL and 6Km from OUKAIMDEN, the picturesque village of TACHEDDIRT is totally unspoilt by mass tourism. Fabulous gîtes nestled in the mountains welcome the few visitors who venture into this magnificent region of southern Morocco. Several hiking trails take you through small Berber villages nestled in snow-capped mountains.
Hiking level: Medium
Location: Marrakech-Safi region, 20km from IMLIL and 6Km from OUKAIMDEN

KHENIFRA NATIONAL PARK

Head for the Berber lands of Khénifra National Park to discover two of Morocco’s natural wonders: LACS TIGUELMAMINE AND AGUELMAM AZEGUZA. The tranquility of these two sites in the midst of Morocco’s largest cedar forest, with its holm oak, zene oak and maritime pine formations, makes them the perfect place to enjoy wild nature in its purest form.
Hiking level: Medium
Location: Khénifra in the Meknès-Tafilalet region, in the heart of the Middle Atlas mountains.

TAGHIA CIRQUE

20 Breathtaking hikes in Morocco: TAGHIA is a small, leafy village in the central High Atlas, surrounded by fabulous rock faces reaching heights of 800m, making it a world-famous climbing site. It’s also the starting point for many beautiful hikes of varying lengths, the best known being the famous Berber Passage. A little gem in Morocco.
Hiking level: Difficult
Location: Zaouit Ahansal – Taghia gorges in the Azilal region of the central High Atlas.