Morocco, located in the northwest of Africa, boasts a long coastline along the Atlantic Ocean to the west and the Mediterranean Sea to the north. With its white beaches, cedar forests, towering mountains, and vast desert, the country offers travelers a rich variety of stunning and diverse landscapes. Yet what truly defines the spirit of Morocco is its people. Whether Arab, Berber, or Saharan, what characterizes the Moroccan people is their innate bond with nature and their generous, selfless hospitality.

Approximately one-third of Morocco’s territory consists of mountains, some reaching heights of over 4,000 meters. There are four major mountain ranges: in the center of the country lie the High Atlas and Middle Atlas ranges. The Djebel Toubkal is the highest peak (4,167 m) and even offers skiing opportunities at the well-known resort of Oukaimeden. Further northeast stands Djebel Ayachi, rising to 3,737 m. In the north, the Rif Mountains form a legendary range, with Djebel Tidirhine (2,456 m) as its highest point. To the south, the rugged plateau of the Anti-Atlas borders directly on the Sahara. These magnificent mountains, through their snowfall and rainfall, are responsible for irrigating the lowlands on the Atlantic and Mediterranean sides, and to a lesser extent, the Saharan edge.

Morocco’s soil is fertile: forests of oak, cedar, and argan trees; orchards of olive, orange, and apple trees; palm and almond groves; vineyards; fields of maize and grain; and a wide variety of vegetables form the foundation of Moroccan households and its economy. Thanks to its geographical and hydrological features, the Atlas mountain ranges play a vital role in the unity and coherence of the country.

The desert in the south and east of Morocco stretches out as a vast plain of stone and sand, with dunes reaching heights of up to 200 meters. It is the contrast between beaches, mountains, desert, and historic cities that makes a visit to this country so worthwhile for everyone. Morocco’s climate is a blend of Atlantic and Mediterranean influences: there is a warm and dry season, a cold and wet season, and the two are separated by the October rainy period. The sea moderates the climate, making extreme heat or bitter cold rare. Inland, temperatures also vary naturally with the elevation of the mountains.