Just two hours from Marrakech, the valleys of Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains are home to incredible scenery, traditional Amazigh villages and a network of excellent and uncrowded hiking trails.

A stretch of lonely road across Morocco’s Atlas Mountains has long been known for its stunning views and perilous turns. After the earthquake, it became a lifeline for dozens of destroyed villages.

The Atlas Mountains in Morocco have been identified as one of three must-visit mountain destinations for 2025, alongside Italys Dolomites and Chiles Portillo resort.