Specialist tour operators offer a variety of treks including guided horse trekking in the mountains, and camping trips. The Toubkal area is around one-hour's drive from Marrakech and the usual starting point for this trek is the picturesque village of Imlil. Trekking is possible all year round, but the best time is from April to October. Most of these tours feature typical Moroccan feasts and barbecues. The famous Paris-Dakar motor rally passes through Morocco every year.
Sandy beaches offer safe swimming , although the Atlantic can be cold even in summer.
Mohammedia, Agadir, El Jadida, Oualidia, Safi and Essaouira are all good bathing resorts. Other dive sites can be found at Agadir and Essaouira. Skiing is possible during several months per year. Other ski resorts include Mischliffen in the Middle Atlas, on the doorstep of F s and Meknes. Permits are necessary for trout streams, lakes and pike lakes, and are issued by the Waters and Forests Department or local clubs.