Morocco

Published May 2, 2004 12:00AM


The Trip-Finder, January 1998 Morocco Trekking the High Atlas The Route: Two to three weeks of hiking through North Africa’s highest mountain range, with ascents of 13,665-foot Mount Toubkal and/or 13,356-foot Mount M’Goun, along with visits to Marrakech and Fez. When to go: February to December Difficulty: Moderate Travel advisory: Unemployed Moroccans may try to sell you their guide services, only to take you to a remote location and demand your money. Stick with guides affiliated with tourist agencies. High/low points: Gratefully accepting your first cup of sweet mint tea from a Berber family. Choking down your fifth cup of sweet mint tea — it’s considered rude to refuse. Copyright 1998, Outside magazine

The Trip-Finder, January 1998
Morocco Trekking the High Atlas The Route: Two to three weeks of hiking through North Africa’s highest mountain range, with ascents of 13,665-foot Mount Toubkal and/or 13,356-foot Mount M’Goun, along with visits to Marrakech and Fez. When to go: February to December Difficulty: Moderate Travel advisory: Unemployed Moroccans may try to sell you their guide services, only to take you to a remote location and demand your money. Stick with guides affiliated with tourist agencies. High/low points: Gratefully accepting your first cup of sweet mint tea from a Berber family. Choking down your fifth cup of sweet mint tea — it’s considered rude to refuse. Copyright 1998, Outside magazine

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