The walks and scrambles in this guidebook explore the wild and rugged
landscapes of the Anti-Atlas mountains of southern Morocco, with
Tafraout and the Ameln Valley as the main base. 41 adventurous routes of
between 3 and 40km include Jebel el Kest, Adra Mkorn and Ait Mansour,
with an outline of a 1 week long-distance trek across the north-west
Anti-Atlas. Walks are mainly moderate to difficult, and scrambles are
Grade 1 to Grade 3+, with ropes being required for some sections. Often
remote and challenging, the routes are suitable for confident walkers
and scramblers with good navigation skills.
Each route description is accompanied by mapping, with some photo topos
to aid route finding in tricky sections. The guidebook also gives
background information on the people, culture and history of the region,
as well as a wealth of advice on planning a trip, making it an
indispensable guide to exploring this dramatic region.
The mountains and landscapes of the Anti-Atlas extend over 300km north
east from the Atlantic Ocean to Jebel Sirwa (3305m). This guidebook
covers an area of more than 4000m² in the north-west of the region. The
spectacular, rugged surroundings include mountains, gorges, valleys and
desert landscapes - whether it is the iconic Lion's Face which dominates
the Ameln Valley and the Tafraout oasis, the deep canyons of Ait
Mansour, the ancient villages of the Ameln Valley, or the Tanalt
backcountry.
