Walks and Scrambles in the Moroccan Anti-Atlas : Tafraout, Jebel El Kest, Ait Mansour, Ameln Valley, Taskra and Tanalt

Explore one of Africa's most dramatic and least-visited mountain landscapes. From the bizarre eroded rock formations around Tafraout and the soaring peaks of Jebel El Kest to the deep gorges of Ait Mansour and the traditional Berber villages of the Ameln Valley, the Anti-Atlas offers an extraordinary walking and scrambling destination in the heart of southern Morocco. Remote, rugged, and richly rewarding, these mountains remain wonderfully unspoiled. This comprehensive Cicerone guidebook describes 41 graded routes across six main areas—Tafraout, Jebel El Kest, Ait Mansour, the Ameln Valley, Taskra, and Tanalt—plus a one-week long-distance trek from Ait Baha to Ait Mansour covering 110km of spectacular terrain. Routes range from 3 to 40km and take between one hour and two days to complete, with scrambles graded from 1 to 3+ to suit a range of abilities. Every route is clearly rated from easy to very difficult, helping walkers and scramblers of varying experience choose routes suited to their ability and fitness. Navigate with confidence using 1:50,000 maps included for every walk, topos for scrambling routes, and downloadable GPX files. Discover the ideal season to visit, with detailed guidance on local conditions showing why October to April offers the best walking weather, plus practical planning advice covering accommodation, transport from Agadir, local food and drink, money and entry requirements, and safety considerations for this remote mountain region.