The best hikes in Morocco
Morocco offers some of the very best hikes in the world. Perhaps this is due to the many national parks and protected areas that are spread across the country. Morocco offers something for every skill level, from short day hikes to thru-hikes.
The landscapes in Morocco are the real drawl for hikers. There are beautiful canyons, pristine lakes, snow capped peaks, strange rock formations and waterfalls.
If you’re a novice hiker – you can check our guide on How to prepare physically for your first hike.
Located in the Middle Atlas, these ancient granaries carved out of a 60m cliff, are the remains of an ancient collective architectural tradition where each family of the Ait Abdi tribe contributed to the construction, maintenance and protection of the home in the mountains. Unusual stories and myths surrounds this unique place in Morocco!
15 kilometers from Tillouguitte village is the magnificent rock "The Imsfrane Cathedral", culminating at 1872m altitude. This natural site, resembling the silhouette of a cathedral from a distance, offers a truly spectacular landscape with its Aleppo pines and sumptuous valleys. It is possible to go rafting on the Oued Ahansal river. There are also other easy hiking trails along the river in exuberantly beautiful nature.
Little traveled, the Djebel Saghro in nomadic lands welcomes hikers looking for landscapes and unusual experiences in Morocco. This pre-Saharan massif is located between the valley of Dades and Draa, it is characterized by an exceptional and grandiose geology worthy of the greatest American western films!
Djebel Bouiblane is a summit of the Middle Atlas culminating at 3,192 meters above sea level and located 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: the valley of Tmourghout, Oued Elbared, Ighaz cave source..
Departing from Bab-boudir, this 5-hour hike takes you to one of Morocco's most remarkable ecosystems: the magnificent cedar forest of Tzekka, one of the largest cedar reserves in the Atlas. Tazekka Park covers more than 120 km² and is home to waterfalls, caves and chasms, including the famous Friatou chasm, The biggest cave and one of the deepest in the world.
To the south-east of Tetouan, the Bouhachem park extends over an area of 8,000 hectares shared by the three provinces of Tetouan, Chefchaouen and Larache. It is one of the most beautiful deciduous forests in Morocco. A hike in the park allows you to observe forest formations with high floristic biodiversity. It is an ideal place for ecotourism enthusiasts.
Akchour is arguably one of the most famous hiking spots in Morocco. It is especially famous for its beautiful green nature, its sources of living water and its beautiful waterfalls. A fresh hike accessible to all in a paradise-like setting conducive to rest and relaxation.
Located in the Marrakech-Safi region, 20km from Imlil and 6Km from Oukaimeden (sky station), the small picturesque village of Tacheddirt is completely preserved from mass tourism. Fabulous lodges nestled in the Atlas mountains welcome the few visitors who venture into this magnificent region of southern Morocco. Several hiking trails allow you to cross small Berber villages nestled in the mountains with snow-capped peaks.
The Berber lands of the Zayan tribe home to Khenifra National Park allows you to discover two joyful natural areas of Morocco: lakes Tiguelmamine and Aguelman Azeguza. The tranquility of these two sites in the middle of the most important cedar forest in Morocco with formations of holm oak, zene oak and maritime pine, makes it a perfect place to enjoy wild nature in its purest state.
Taghia is a small green village in the central High Atlas, surrounded by fabulous walls reaching a height of 800m, which makes it a world famous climbing site. It is also the starting point for beautiful hikes of different durations, the most known being the famous Berber passage. A little gem in Morocco.
As you can see, there are plenty of stunning places to visit in Morocco.
From breathtaking valleys to sunkissed lakes to infinite caves and magnificent canyons, you cannot go wrong to choose and add some of these beautiful places in Morocco to your bucket list.
At Absolute Morocco, we love getting outdoors and seeing the natural side of Morocco and think you will too. It is always advisable to do so with a guide who knows the area and terrain. We would be happy to help set up a holiday that includes hiking for you! Contact us today to start planning.
