Treks from Meknes

Close to Meknes the Berber village of Azrou is the starting point for a number of treks which take you through the flora, fauna and famed cedar forests of the Middle Atlas Mountains where you will also get to see and possibly feed the Barbary Apes (macaque).

Cliffs, Cedar Forests and Cascades

Duration
1 Day
Location
  • Fez
  • Meknes
  • Middle Atlas
Trip Grade
Easy to Moderate

Your walk will take you from the Berber village of Azrou through oak and cork woods to your picnic spot on the summit of Ras Kharzouza, then on down to the plateaus frequented by Berber shepherds.

The Middle Atlas Forests of Cedar

Duration
1 Day
Location
  • Fez
  • Meknes
  • Middle Atlas
Trip Grade
Easy

This trek takes you from the Berber village of Azrou up a steep hill through a variety of woods to the famed cedar forests inhabited by endangered Barbery macaques, with occasional panoramic views of the valleys of the Middle Atlas Mountains.

The Mountain Plateau Cedar Forest

Duration
1 Day
Location
  • Fez
  • Meknes
  • Middle Atlas
Trip Grade
Easy

Your trek starts outside of Azrou with a gentle climb to your picnic spot on the summit of Ras Kharzouza, then down through cedar forests to plateaus with an abundance of wildflowers and extensive birdlife.

The Waterfalls of Oum er-Rbia

Duration
1 Day
Location
  • Fez
  • Meknes
  • Middle Atlas
Trip Grade
Easy

The drive takes you past Azrou, Lake Afenourrir and the volcanic crater lake to Oiouan, which offer a great insight into the flora, fauna and way of life of the Middle Atlas. The walk is relative short to a scenic picnic spot with great seasonal bird watching.