The Atlas Mountains in Morocco are a stunning natural feature that significantly shapes the landscape, culture, and climate of the region stretching over 1,600 km (about 1,000 mi.) from the Atlantic Ocean in the southwest to the Rif Mountains in the northeast. They are divided into three main sections: the Anti-Atlas, Middle Atlas, and High Atlas where Jebel Toubkal, the highest peak in Morocco and of North Africa, is located.
Tizi N'Tichka pass
Tizi N'Tichka pass situated in the central part of the Atlas Mountains was an important transportation route for centuries as part of the caravan routes that connected the Sahara Desert with the imperial cities of Marrakech and Fez. This vertiginous route winds its way through rugged terrain, deep valleys, and dramatic mountain landscapes, providing breathtaking views along the way where you can discover traditional Berber villages, ancient kasbahs (fortified villages), and historic monuments.
Berbers, also known as Amazigh people
The Berbers, also known as Amazigh people, have inhabited North Africa for thousands of years and are believed to be the original inhabitants of the region, predominantly nomadic or semi-nomadic pastoralists.