When to go
Choose the best season for your trek or ski trip in the High Atlas.
Highly recommended
Spring (March-May)
The best season for trekking. Snow still on the summits, green and flowering valleys, pleasant temperatures. Ideal for Toubkal.
Popular
Summer (June-August)
Heat at low altitude, but cool from 2,500 m up. High season in Imlil and Toubkal: more people, but stable weather.
Recommended
Autumn (September-November)
Mild temperatures, often clear skies, fewer tourists. An excellent alternative to spring for summits.
Ski & experts
Winter (December-February)
Ski touring season around Tacheddirt. Winter Toubkal is technical and demanding: crampons, ice axe and experience required.
Visual calendar
Green = excellent for trekking · Orange = good but busier · Blue = ski touring
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