Nature Wonders THE ATLAS MOUNTAINS Morocco

Nature Wonders THE ATLAS MOUNTAINS Morocco

The Atlas Mountains are the largest mountains in Morocco and the unique variety of landscapes in this region of North Africa comprises a variety of coastlines and vast deserts as well as a fascinating and intriguing world of mountain scenery. The majestic mountain range extends across three countries, Morocco, Northern Algeria and Tunisia.


Donkeys and mules are the main means of transport in the rugged, steep and desolate areas that are located some distance away from the main roads. For many years the warlike Goundafi Berber controlled the strategically important routes that cut across the mountains.