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The Atlas Mountains ( Arabic ???? ???????) are a mountain range across a northern stretch of Africa extending about 2,500&_160;km (1,500 miles) through Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. The highest peak is Jbel Toubkal, with an elevation of 4,167&_160;metres (13,671&_160;ft) in southwestern Morocco. The Atlas ranges separate the Mediterranean and Atlantic coastlines from the Sahara Desert. The population of the Atlas Mountains are mainly Berbers. The terms for 'mountain' in some Berber languages are adrar and adras, believed to be cognate with the toponym. The mountains are divided into additional and separate ranges, including the Middle Atlas, High Atlas, and Anti-Atlas. The lower Tell Atlas running near the coast and the larger Saharan Atlas running further south terminate in the Aurès Mountains located in Algeria and Tunisia. The Atlas Mountains constitute one of the distinct physiographic provinces of the larger African Alpine System division. The mountains are or were home to a number of plant and animal species unique in Africa (often more like those of Europe) many of them are endangered and some have already gone extinct. Examples include the Atlas Cedar, the Atlas Bear (Africa's only species of bear, which is now extinct), the Barbary Leopard, the Barbary Macaque, the Atlas mountain viper, the Barbary stag, Barbary Sheep, the Barbary Lion (extinct in the wild), the North African Elephant (extinct), the African Aurochs (extinct), the Northern Bald Ibis, the European Black Pine, the Dippers, the Algerian Oak, and Cuvier's Gazelle. The basement rock of most of Africa was formed in the Precambrian (approximately 4.5 billion years ago) and is much older than the Atlas mountains lying in Africa. The Atlas formed during three subsequent phases of Earth's history.
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1. Trip to Sahara desert - Erg Chebbi or Erg Chigaga ?
October 01, 2009
There are many reasons why tourists travel to Morocco. It could be to visit old cities and ancient medinas, trekking the Atlas Mountains, swim the Atlantic Ocean, but the main reason for many is a visit to Sahara desert with camel ride tour. Here might come a dilemma which sand dunes of Morocco to visit. There are two main regions, Erg Chebbi by Merzouga and Erg Chigaga (or Chegaga) by M’hamid. Morocco desert tours to Erg Chebbi are very popular with tourists. These sand dunes are promoted in many guide books, Morocco tour packages and hotels. It is due to the fact, that there are many Au... (read more)
Author: Jana Pekova
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2. Morocco Vacations Guide
July 27, 2009
Morocco is a place where sand embraces the sea and snow. The charismatic beauty of the place is such that it lures visitors from around the world. The southern coast of Morocco converges in the Western Sahara whereas its northern sides are enveloped by the bedazzling snow capped Atlas Mountains. The Atlas Mountains not just add to the scenic splendor of the place but also safeguard it against its hostile neighbor, Algeria. The area between the mountains and Morocco’s Atlantic coast is covered with fertile plains. Beautiful gorges venturing into the sand and stony wastes of Sahara desert can be... (read more)
Author: Paul Taylor King
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3. Morocco Vacations Exposed
July 27, 2009
Morocco kisses the Sahara on its southern coast while it hugs the Atlas Mountains on its northern region. The beauty and splendor of the Atlas Mountains is without doubt spellbinding. Other than making the setting of Morocco beautiful, this mountain range also protects it from Algeria. In addition to these natural scenes, you will also come across great plain lands which stretch between the mountains and Morocco’s Atlantic coast. The best time of the year for a morocco vacation is spring and autumn.
During your Morocco vacation you will love to discover the great cites which are brimming ... (read more)
Author: Paul Taylor King
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4. Trekking Morocco Mountains: Jebel Irhoud
June 14, 2009
Exploring a country can take time. Often you visit one small place in a large country and miss out on some of the most exceptional wonders. If you have a holiday coming up consider a custom Morocco tour. On this tour you will be able to explore various regions of Morocco without missing one of the more important stops. You may have heard of the High Atlas Mountains perhaps, even of the Grottes de Hercules in the Rif Mountains.
Hidden 100 kilometers west of Marrakesh is another site of huge significance. Marrakesh is one of the largest cities in Morocco. It is a base for day... (read more)
Author: Thomas Hollowell
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5. Excursion to Jebel Sirwa, Morocco
May 12, 2009
Trekking Morocco is an adventure, whether you visit the High Atlas Mountains or the Anti Atlas. Spread throughout Morocco is a number of villages, which are not mapped. These villages are filled with the Berber people conserving and using the land that they have lived on for centuries. They use the land for farming, raising livestock, or for the natural elements producing items to sell at the local souq (outdoor weekly market).
The Anti Atlas is a region unlike the High Atlas or Rif Mountains. Most of the Anti Atlas is a desert landscape, with very little foliage or wildlife.... (read more)
Author: Thomas Hollowell
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6. Marrakech 1 Day Excursions, Marrakech Desert Tours, Camel Tours From Fes/Fez Morocco, Bivouac / Cam
March 04, 2009
a Successful holiday in Morocco competes by experiencing its outstanding culture and landscapes. Our tours will take you to discover the highlights of Morocco from the fascinating cities of Marrakech, Fes ... to the scenic natural beauty of Atlas Mountains and finishing up in the mystery and silence of The Sahara Desert
People Features : Our tours will take to experience the complete contraste of the busy and modern life of the big cities of Fes and Marrakech to the simple and traditional life of the mountains and the desert, appreciate the warmth hospitality and openess of Moroccan. Thi... (read more)
Author: Morocco Exper
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7. Morocco scales new heights to attract property investors
August 20, 2008
From the bustling bazaars of Marrakech to a brand new ski resort in the Atlas Mountains, second-homers and property investors are well and truly smitten. Casting its spell on countless generations, Westerners have always had a certain fascination for Morocco. For Winston Churchill it was the sunset over the snow-capped Atlas Mountains; for boho musicians such as Jimi Hendrix and Cat Stephens it was the smoke-ringed “Marrakech Express” days; today, it’s the exotic mix of high-style real estate projects that have second-homers and property investors well and truly smitten. Changes to the l... (read more)
Author: Marc Da-Silva
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