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The Atlas Mountains: A Trekking Guide

Name: The Atlas Mountains: A Trekking Guide
Author: Karl Smith
ISBN: 9781852844219

by Karl Smith

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Overview

The Atlas Mountains of Morocco offer an incredible variety of scenery, climate and terrain, where the Berbers' way of life has changed little in a thousand years. There are also opportunities to walk and climb throughout the year, making it a particularly desirable destination for the outdoor enthusiast. This new edition, now fully updated, provides you with all the information to help make your trip a successful one.The guide includes a useful introduction providing all the practical advice you will require as a visitor to Morocco. Detailed descriptions of walks to the three regions of Toubkal, Mgoun Massif and Jebel Sahro are given, and there is a separate chapter on other areas for walking in Morocco.A comprehensive appendix is also included, outlining useful addresses, bibliography and a glossary with information on the traverses and ski-touring possibilities in the area.

Synopsis

This guidebook to trekking in the Atlas mountains of North Africa includes comprehensive coverage of the culture, history and architecture of the Berber people, as well as such practical matters as food, accommodation and travel.

About the Author, Karl Smith

Karl Smith is an experienced mountaineer and explorer, and has written a number of articles and guides, including a guide to the mountains of Turkey, also published by Cicerone.