Moroccan Atlas - The Trekking Guide

Stretching 2000 km (1200 miles) from the Atlantic port of Agadir east to Tunisia the Atlas form one of the world's great trekking ranges. The High Atlas region in central Morocco is the most dramatic and beautiful section of the entire range. Towering peaks, deep gorges and huddled Berber villages enchant all who visit. Derived from Trailblazer'sTrekking in the Moroccan Atlas, this entirely rewalked and revised new title includes: 44 detailed trekking maps- showing route times, places to stay and points of interest. The best treks in:Toubkal, Sirwa, Sahro, M'goun. Practical information- planning your trip and getting to Morocco from Europe, North America and Australasia. Historical & cultural background- religion, art, cuisine and customs. Marrakech, Imlil, Taliouine, Ouarzazate, N'Kob, Boumalne du Dades, Azilal and Tabant- detailed street plans, where to stay, where to eat, what to see, and getting to the start of your trek. Green hiking & safety- how to stay healthy on your trek and minimize your impact on a fragile region.

Richard Knight is a former winner of the Travel South USA Young Travel Writer of the Year Award, and the author of Trailblazer's Blues Highway--A Travel and Music Guide. He writes for numerous newspapers and magazines in Britain and the United States and has written or contributed to several other travel books. He currently works for the BBC and is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.