Day 2, Photography trek

TREKKING THE HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS

Leaving Marrakech in the morning of our second day, we climbed up and across the stunning High Atlas mountains – by car – not on foot… but had a good walk around and the light, the air, the mountains were truly breathtaking.

This is North Africa’s biggest mountain range, a stunning and beautiful region of Morocco, with its peak, Toubkal, reaching 4,167 metres – the highest peak in the Arab African world.

The Atlas mountains are a historical and physical barrier between the northern parts and Sahara, and is a completely different experience than the buzzy streets of the Marrakech Medina.

As a premier trekking destination it has peaks (jebels) and well-trodden passes (tizis or, in French, cols) and the walks cleared our lungs with the incredibly fresh air and take some shots of the breathtaking views – like medicin for both the lungs and the soul!

The ever changing colours and patterns, peaks and valleys gives you an abundance of photography options. The sand coloured Berber villages are well camouflaged against the hills and if you have an opportunity to visit the small villages, or an authentic Berber home, then this is well worth it. You’ll be able to sleep in one of their huts, with earth trampled floors and be served some genuine delicious food.

nb It´s not likely to be snow on the tops in October, the photos below were taken in winter, so no snowboarding I´m afraid!

With Achraf Oujil