Morocco Peaks - Hiking Adventure Travel, Desert Expedition in Morocco, Safari Tour & Travel View details Toubkal Peaks and Peaks Toubkal ‎is a mountain peak in southwestern Morocco, located in the Toubkal National Park. At 4,167 metres (13,671 ft), it is the highest peak in the Atlas Mountains and in North Africa. It is located 63 km south of the city of Marrakesh, in the Toubkal National Park, and is a popular destination for climbers. Read more... Morocco Morocco officially the Kingdom of Morocco, is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. Geographically, Morocco is characterized by a rugged mountainous interior and large portions of desert. Read more... About Welcome to the magical country of Morocco – a land of hospitality , peace, and generosity, where a smile greets every traveller.

Whether you are dreaming of a trip into the peaks and the Berber Villages of High Atlas Mountains, a camel trek into the the rolling dunes of the Sahara Desert, a visit to the ancient cities and colourful markets or a relaxing time on the sandy beaches of the Atlantic coast, Mohamed & his teams have the knowledge and expertise to help you put together the cultural itinerary or trekking excursion of a lifetime!. Whenever you want to travel and whatever your level of fitness, we can organize your trip to suit you. Whether you want to climb mountains, walk through deep shaded valleys, ride camels across the desert or relax by the beach, we design superb value itineraries using hand-picked a fantastic selection of riads, boutique hotels, Kasbahs and Berber Gites. We will enable you to experience your desired holiday.. Landforms of Africa, Deserts of Africa, Mountain Ranges of Africa, Rivers of Africa - Worldatlas.com Print this map Atlas Mountains: This mountain system runs from southwestern Morocco along the Mediterranean coastline to the eastern edge of Tunisia. Several smaller ranges are included, namely the High Atlas, Middle Atlas and Maritime Atlas. The highest peak is Mt. Toubkal in western Morocco at 13,671 ft.

(4,167 m). Congo River Basin: The Congo River Basin of Central Africa dominates the landscape of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and much of neighboring Congo. In addition, it stretches into Angola, Cameroon, the Central African Republic and Zambia. The fertile basin is about 1,400,000 sq. miles (3,600,000 sq. km) in size and contains almost 20% of the world's rain forest. The Congo River is the second longest river in Africa, and it's network of rivers, tributaries and streams help link the people and cities of the interior. Ethiopian Highlands: The Ethiopian Highlands are a rugged mass of mountains in Ethiopia, Eritrea (which is sometimes referred to as the Eritrean Highlands), and northern Somalia in the Horn of Africa. The Ethiopian Highlands form the largest continuous area of its altitude in the whole continent, with little of its surface falling below 1500 m (4,921 ft.), while the summits reach heights of up to 4550 m (14,928 ft.). Sometimes it is referred to as the Roof of Africa for its height and large area.

Great Rift Valley: A dramatic depression on the earth's surface, approximately 4,000 miles (6,400 km) in length, extends from the Red Sea area near Jordan in the Middle East, south to the African country of Mozambique. In essence, it's a series of geological faults caused by huge volcanic eruptions centuries back, that subsequently created what we now call the Ethiopian Highlands, and a series of perpendicular cliffs, mountain ridges, rugged valleys and very deep lakes along it's entire length. Many of Africa's highest mountains front the Rift Valley, including Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Kenya and Mount Margherita. Hoggar (Ahaggar) Mountains: The Hoggar Mountains, also known as the Ahaggar, are a highland region in central Sahara, or southern Algeria, along the Tropic of Cancer. They are located about 1,500 km (900 mi) south of the capital, Algiers and just west of Tamanghasset. The region is largely rocky desert with an average altitude of more than 900 metres (2,953 feet) above sea level. The highest peak is at 3,003 meters (Mount Tahat).

Kalahari Desert: It's about 100,000 sq. miles (259,000 sq. km) in size and covers much of Botswana, the southwestern region of South Africa and all of western Namibia. The desert plateau is criss-crossed by dry rivers beds and dense scrub. A few small mountain ranges are situated here including the Karas and the Huns. Large herds of wildlife are found in the Kalahari Gemsbok National Park, located in South Africa near its border with Namibia. Namib Desert: The Namib is a coastal desert in southern Africa that stretches for more than 2,000 km (1,200 mi) along the Atlantic coasts of Angola, Namibia, and South Africa, extending southward from the Carunjamba River in Angola, through Namibia and to the Olifants River in Western Cape, South Africa. From the Atlantic coast eastward, the Namib gradually ascends in elevation, reaching up to 200 km (120 mi) inland to the foot of the Great Escarpment.

Annual precipitation ranges from 2 mm (0.079 in) in the most arid regions to 200 mm (7.9 in) at the escarpment, making the Namib the only true desert in southern Africa. The Namib is also the oldest desert in the world and its geology consists of sand seas near the coast, while gravel plains and scattered mountain outcrops occur further inland. The desert's sand dunes, some of which are 300 m (980 ft) high and span 32 km (20 mi) long, are the second largest in the world after the Badain Jaran Desert dunes in China. Nile River System: The longest river in the world (flows north), rising from the highlands of southeastern Africa and running about 4,160 miles (6,693 km) in length, to then drain in the Mediterranean Sea. In simple terms it's a series of dams, rapids, streams, swamps, tributaries and waterfalls. Numerous (major) rivers comprise the overall system, including the Albert Nile, Blue Nile, Victoria Nile and White Nile.

Sahel: The Sahel is a wide stretch of land running completely across north-central Africa, just on the southern edges of the ever-expanding Sahara Desert. This border region is the transition zone between the dry areas of the north and the tropical areas of the south. It receives very little rain (six - eight inches a year) and most of the vegetation is a savanna growth of sparse grasses and shrubs. Sahara Desert: Covering almost one-third of the continent, the Sahara is the largest desert in the world at approximately 3,500,000 sq. miles (9,065,000 sq. km) in total size. Topography includes areas of rock-strew plains, rolling sand dunes and numerous sand seas. It ranges in elevation from 100 ft. below sea level, to peaks in the Ahaggar and Tibesti mountains that exceed 11,000 ft. (3,350m). Regional deserts include the Libyan, Nubian and the Western desert of Egypt, just to the west of the Nile. Almost completely without rainfall, a few underground rivers flow from the Atlas Mountains, helping to irrigate isolated oases.

In the east, the water's of the Nile help fertilize smaller parts of the landscape. Mt Toubkal Winter Ascent, Atlas Mountains, Morocco (4167m) - YouTube Mt Toubkal Winter Ascent, Atlas Mountains, Morocco (4167m) Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Apr 12, 2016 My dad and I climbed Mt Toubkal in March 2016, and I decided to make a short video from our trip to Morocco. At 4,167 metres (13,671 ft), it is the highest peak in the Atlas Mountains and in North Africa. When you summit Toubkal in the winter you will need to use equipment such as crampons and ice axes. I highly recommend this trip to everybody looking for a challenge, but you have to be prepared for the height and be fit. Date: March, 2016 People: Michael Thomsen and Kasper H.

Thomsen Edited by Kasper H. Thomsen Category About: Atlas Mountains About: Atlas Mountains An Entity of Type : natural place , from Named Graph : , within Data Space : dbpedia.org The Atlas Mountains is a mountain range which stretches across northwestern Africa extending about 2,500 km (1,600 mi) through Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia. The highest peak is Jebel Toubkal, with an elevation of 4,167 metres (13,671 ft) in southwestern Morocco. The Atlas ranges separate the Mediterranean and Atlantic coastlines from the Sahara Desert. The population of the Atlas Mountains is mainly Berbers. The terms for 'mountain' in some Berber languages are adrar and adras, believed to be cognate with the toponym.

Property abstract جبال الأطلس هي سلسلة جبلية تمتد عبر الشمال الغربي لقارة إفريقيا حوالي 2.500 كلم (1.600 ميل) عبر كل من المغرب و الجزائر و تونس ، تبلغ أعلى قممها 4.156 م (13.671 قدم) وهي قمة طوبقال في جنوب غرب المغرب ، يحد سلسلة جبال الأطلس كل من البحر الأبيض المتوسط شمالا و المحيط الأطلسي غربا ، و الصحراء الكبرى جنوبا ، سكان جبال الأطلس ذوو غالبية أمازيغية .تعد جبال الأطلس موطنا للعديد من الأنواع النباتية والحيوانية الفريدة في إفريقيا ، وكثيرا ما تشبه نظيرتها في أوروبا ، ويتعرض الكثير من هذه الأنواع للإنقراض ، وهناك أنواع انقرضت فعليا ، من أمثلة ذلك المكاك البربري وهو معرض للإنقراض ، دب الأطلس (النوع الوحيد في إف

ريقيا من الدببة ، وقد انقرض) ، النمر البربري ، الأيل البربري ، الأسد البربري (وهي منقرضة في البرية) ، فيل قرطاجي (منقرض) ، غزال كوفيار ، أبو منجل الأصلع الشمالي ، أفعى جبال الأطلس ، أرز الأطلس ، الصنوبر الأوروبي الأسود ، البلوط الجزائري.(مهددة بالانقراض).

(ar) Der Atlas (arabisch , DMG Ǧibāl al-Aṭlas, tamazight ⵉⴷⵓⵔⴰⵔ ⵏ ⵡⴰⵟⵍⴰⵚ Idurar n Waṭlaṣ) ist ein Hochgebirge im Nordwesten Afrikas, das sich in einer Länge von etwa 2300 Kilometer über die Staaten Marokko, Algerien und Tunesien erstreckt. Der höchste Gipfel ist mit 4167 Metern der Toubkal im Süden Marokkos. Der Atlas bildet eine markante Scheidelinie zwischen dem relativ feuchten Klima im äußersten Norden des Maghreb und der extrem trockenen Sahara. Er ist Teil des Alpidischen Gebirgssystems. (de) The Atlas Mountains is a mountain range which stretches across northwestern Africa extending about 2,500 km (1,600 mi) through Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia. The highest peak is Jebel Toubkal, with an elevation of 4,167 metres (13,671 ft) in southwestern Morocco.

The Atlas ranges separate the Mediterranean and Atlantic coastlines from the Sahara Desert. The population of the Atlas Mountains is mainly Berbers. The terms for 'mountain' in some Berber languages are adrar and adras, believed to be cognate with the toponym. The mountains are 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 Barbary macaque, the Atlas bear (Africa's only species of bear; now extinct), the Barbary leopard, the Barbary stag, Barbary sheep, the Barbary lion (extinct in the wild), the Atlas Mountain badger, the North African elephant (extinct), the North African aurochs (extinct), Cuvier's gazelle, the Northern bald ibis, dippers, the Atlas mountain viper, the Atlas cedar, the European black pine, and the Algerian oak. (en) La cordillera del Atlas, macizo del Atlas o simplemente Atlas es un sistema montañoso que recorre, a lo largo de 2400 km, el noroeste de África.

La cordillera recorre Túnez, Argelia y Marruecos. Su pico más alto es el Toubkal, con 4165 m, al sudoeste de Marruecos en 31°03′43″N7°54′58″O﻿ / ﻿31.06194,-7.91611. La población del Atlas es mayoritariamente bereber en Marruecos y en Argelia. El Atlas separa las costas del mar Mediterráneo y del océano Atlántico del desierto del Sahara y, de hecho, es uno de los factores que provocan la sequedad de este desierto. El Atlas se divide en tres macizos principales, que a su vez se subdividen en varias cordilleras: (es) L'Atlas est un massif montagneux de l'Afrique du Nord. Cette chaîne de montagnes s'étend sur trois pays du Maghreb : le Maroc, l'Algérie et la Tunisie. Il culmine à 4 167 mètres d'altitude au djebel Toubkal au Maroc.

Les autochtones utilisent les mots adrar (pl. Idurar) en berbère et "jbel" (ou "jebel") en arabe. (fr) La catena montuosa dell'Atlante (Berbero: ⵉⴷⵓⵔⴰⵔ ⵏ ⵓⴰⵟⵍⴰⵙ - idurar n Waṭlas, in arabo: جبال الأطلس, Arabo Classico: Daran; Dyrin) è una catena montuosa dell'Africa nord-occidentale, che si estende per circa 2.500 km tra Marocco, Algeria e Tunisia. Il suo nome locale (berbero) è Adrar n Dern ("il Monte dei Monti"). Anche il nome Atlante, benché pervenuto tramite la mitologia greca, doveva essere in origine un toponimo locale (libico-berbero).

La vetta più elevata del sistema è il Jbel Toubkal (4 167 m), cui si aggiungono altri due quattromila: l'Ouanoukrim (4 089 m) e il Ighil M'Goun (4 071 m). La catena si è formata a causa dell'avvicinamento delle placche africana e euroasiatica. (it) アトラス山脈（アトラスさんみゃく、ベルベル語：ⵉⴷⵓⵔⴰⵔ ⵏ ⵓⴰⵟⵍⴰⵙ, アラビア語: جبال الأطلس）は、アフリカ北西部、モロッコからチュニジアにかけて東西に伸びる褶曲山脈である。名称はギリシア神話の巨神アトラスにちなんでいる。 (ja) Het Atlasgebergte (Arabisch: جبال الأطلس) is een gebergte in het noordwesten van Afrika.

Het ligt ten zuiden van de westelijke Middellandse Zee en loopt van west naar oost door Marokko, Algerije en Tunesië. Het gebergte is grotendeels het resultaat van een alpiene plooiing, behalve de zuidelijk gelegen Anti-Atlas, die een Hercynisch plooiingsgebied is. De plooiing is het resultaat van de tektonische werking van de Afrikaanse plaat tegen de Euraziatische plaat. De hoogste toppen reiken tot boven 4000 meter en op sommige van deze toppen ligt dan ook eeuwige sneeuw. Het gebied kan onderverdeeld worden in meerdere gebergten. De grootste en belangrijkste zijn, grofweg van west naar oost: Het Rifgebergte (Marokko) wordt niet tot de Atlas gerekend. (nl) Atlas - najwyższe pasmo górskie w Afryce.

Rozciąga się na przestrzeni ponad 2000 km od wybrzeży Oceanu Atlantyckiego po Zatokę Kabiską na Morzu Śródziemnym. Znajduje się na terytorium trzech państw: Maroka, Algierii oraz Tunezji. Dzieli się na dwie części, zewnętrzną (nadbrzeżną) i wewnętrzną, rozdzielone Wyżyną Szottów i Mesetą Marokańską.Zostało wypiętrzone podczas fałdowań alpejskich. Są to najmłodsze tektonicznie alpidy. Panuje tam klimat podzwrotnikowy, roślinność śródziemnomorskaz resztkami wytrzebionych w znacznym stopniu lasów cedrowych i cyprysowych. Najwyższym szczytem jest Dżabal Tubkal (4167 m n.p.m.).

Podział Atlasu na pasma: Powstanie gór Atlas wiąże się z kolizją nasuwających się z południa bloków kontynentalnych Afryki, i kilku mikropłyt basenu śródziemnomorskiego z pd. wybrzeżami kontynentu Europy w wyniku czego zostały sfałdowane i wypiętrzone. (pl) A cordilheira do Atlas é uma cadeia de montanhas no noroeste da África que se estende por 2 400 km através de Marrocos, Argélia e Tunísia. O pico mais alto é o Jbel Toubkal, com 4 167 m, localizado no sul de Marrocos. As montanhas do Atlas separam as terras costeiras do mar Mediterrâneo e do oceano Atlântico do deserto do Saara. A população dessas montanhas é constituída principalmente por berberes em Marrocos.

Como a América do Norte, a Europa e a África formavam um supercontinente há milhões de anos, acredita-se que a cordilheira do Atlas tenham se formado como parte de orogênese Allegheniana. Essas montanhas formaram-se quando a África e a América colidiram, e foram uma cordilheira muito mais alta do que o Himalaia de hoje. Atualmente, os resquícios desta cadeia podem ser vistos na Fall line, no leste dos Estados Unidos. Algumas remanescências ainda podem ser encontradas nos Apalaches, formados mais tarde, na América do Norte. As montanhas da Sierra Nevada, na Espanha, também foram formadas nessa colisão continental.

O Atlas se divide em várias cordilheiras: Em Marrocos: Na Argélia: Na Tunísia: Há ainda o Atlas do Tell (monte Lalla-Khadîdja, 2 308 m), que se estende junto à costa do Mediterrâneo desde Marrocos até à Tunísia, e o Atlas saariano, que se estende desde o sudeste de Marrocos ao longo do centro-sul da Argélia. (pt) Атла́с, Атла́сские го́ры (араб. جبال الأطلس‎; название происходит от греч.

Ἄτλας — имени греческого титана Атласа) — большая горная система на северо-западе Африки, тянущаяся от атлантического побережья Марокко через Алжир до берегов Туниса; позднее под этим названием стала объединяться вся горная система от мыса Котей (современный мыс Спартель близ Танжера) до Сиртов (Малый Сирт). Длина хребтов — 2092 км. Наивысшая точка — гора Тубкаль (4167 м), находится на юго-западе. Первоначально Атласом называлась только часть горной системы в пределах древней Мавретании, то есть запад и центр современного Атласа.Горы Атлас отделяют средиземноморское и атлантическое побережье от пустыни Сахара.

Населены в основном арабами и берберами (Марокко), в том числе кабилами (Алжир). Атласские горы состоят из хребтов Телль-Атлас, Высокий Атлас, Средний Атлас, Сахарский Атлас, внутренних плато (Высокие плато, Марокканская Месета) и равнин.Впервые античный мир узнал о существовании гор Атласа из путешествий финикийцев, а затем из перипла Ганнона и плавания Полибия, предпринятого им около 146 до н. э. Первым из римлян, пересекшим горы Атласа, был Гай Светоний Паулин (42 н. э.). Подробное описание Атласа содержится в трудах Максима из Тира (II в. н. э.).

(ru) 阿特拉斯山脈（或譯亞特拉斯山脈）是地中海與撒哈拉沙漠之間的山脈，位於非洲西北部，長2,400公里，橫跨摩洛哥、阿爾及利亞、突尼西亞三國（並包括直布羅陀半島），把地中海西南岸與撒哈拉沙漠分開。最高峰為圖卜卡勒峰（Jbel Toubkal，海拔4,167公尺），位於摩洛哥西南部（31°03′43″N, 7°54′58″W）。當地居民主要為摩洛哥的柏柏爾人和阿爾及利亞的阿拉伯人。 (zh) comment جبال الأطلس هي سلسلة جبلية تمتد عبر الشمال الغربي لقارة إفريقيا حوالي 2.500 كلم (1.600 ميل) عبر كل من المغرب و الجزائر و تونس ، تبلغ أعلى قممها 4.156 م (13.671 قدم) وهي قمة طوبقال في جنوب غرب المغرب

 ، يحد سلسلة جبال الأطلس كل من البحر الأبيض المتوسط شمالا و المحيط الأطلسي غربا ، و الصحراء الكبرى جنوبا ، سكان جبال الأطلس ذوو غالبية أمازيغية .تعد جبال الأطلس موطنا للعديد من الأنواع النباتية والحيوانية الفريدة في إفريقيا ، وكثيرا ما تشبه نظيرتها في أوروبا ، ويتعرض الكثير من هذه الأنواع للإنقراض ، وهناك أنواع انقرضت فعليا ، من أمثلة ذلك المكاك البربري وهو معرض للإنقراض ، دب الأطلس (النوع الوحيد في إفريقيا من الدببة ، وقد انقرض) ، النمر البربري ، الأيل البربري ، الأسد البربري (وهي منقرضة في البرية) ، فيل قرطاجي (منقرض) ، غزال كوفيار ، أبو منجل الأصلع الشمالي ، أفعى جبال الأطلس ، أرز الأطلس ، الصنوبر الأوروبي الأسود ، البلوط الجزائري.(

مهددة بالانقراض).

(ar) Der Atlas (arabisch , DMG Ǧibāl al-Aṭlas, tamazight ⵉⴷⵓⵔⴰⵔ ⵏ ⵡⴰⵟⵍⴰⵚ Idurar n Waṭlaṣ) ist ein Hochgebirge im Nordwesten Afrikas, das sich in einer Länge von etwa 2300 Kilometer über die Staaten Marokko, Algerien und Tunesien erstreckt. Der höchste Gipfel ist mit 4167 Metern der Toubkal im Süden Marokkos. Der Atlas bildet eine markante Scheidelinie zwischen dem relativ feuchten Klima im äußersten Norden des Maghreb und der extrem trockenen Sahara. Er ist Teil des Alpidischen Gebirgssystems.

(de) 阿特拉斯山脈（或譯亞特拉斯山脈）是地中海與撒哈拉沙漠之間的山脈，位於非洲西北部，長2,400公里，橫跨摩洛哥、阿爾及利亞、突尼西亞三國（並包括直布羅陀半島），把地中海西南岸與撒哈拉沙漠分開。最高峰為圖卜卡勒峰（Jbel Toubkal，海拔4,167公尺），位於摩洛哥西南部（31°03′43″N, 7°54′58″W）。當地居民主要為摩洛哥的柏柏爾人和阿爾及利亞的阿拉伯人。 (zh) The Atlas Mountains is a mountain range which stretches across northwestern Africa extending about 2,500 km (1,600 mi) through Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia. The highest peak is Jebel Toubkal, with an elevation of 4,167 metres (13,671 ft) in southwestern Morocco. The Atlas ranges separate the Mediterranean and Atlantic coastlines from the Sahara Desert.

The population of the Atlas Mountains is mainly Berbers. The terms for 'mountain' in some Berber languages are adrar and adras, believed to be cognate with the toponym. (en) La cordillera del Atlas, macizo del Atlas o simplemente Atlas es un sistema montañoso que recorre, a lo largo de 2400 km, el noroeste de África. La cordillera recorre Túnez, Argelia y Marruecos. Su pico más alto es el Toubkal, con 4165 m, al sudoeste de Marruecos en 31°03′43″N7°54′58″O﻿ / ﻿31.06194,-7.91611. La población del Atlas es mayoritariamente bereber en Marruecos y en Argelia.El Atlas separa las costas del mar Mediterráneo y del océano Atlántico del desierto del Sahara y, de hecho, es uno de los factores que provocan la sequedad de este desierto.

(es) L'Atlas est un massif montagneux de l'Afrique du Nord. Cette chaîne de montagnes s'étend sur trois pays du Maghreb : le Maroc, l'Algérie et la Tunisie. Il culmine à 4 167 mètres d'altitude au djebel Toubkal au Maroc.Les autochtones utilisent les mots adrar (pl. Idurar) en berbère et "jbel" (ou "jebel") en arabe. (fr) La catena montuosa dell'Atlante (Berbero: ⵉⴷⵓⵔⴰⵔ ⵏ ⵓⴰⵟⵍⴰⵙ - idurar n Waṭlas, in arabo: جبال الأطلس‎, Arabo Classico: Daran; Dyrin) è una catena montuosa dell'Africa nord-occidentale, che si estende per circa 2.500 km tra Marocco, Algeria e Tunisia. Il suo nome locale (berbero) è Adrar n Dern ("il Monte dei Monti").

Anche il nome Atlante, benché pervenuto tramite la mitologia greca, doveva essere in origine un toponimo locale (libico-berbero).La catena si è formata a causa dell'avvicinamento delle placche africana e euroasiatica. (it) Morocco, Africa - Guided Trekking Holidays - Toubkal High Atlas, Mgoun and Sahara Desert Full list of guided walking holidays High Atlas Trekking in Morocco offers a rich and colourful experience, where spectacular scenery and great walks are mixed with friendly locals and ancient cultures. The Atlas mountain range in North Africa runs for 1,000 miles forming a spectacular barrier between the sea and the Sahara. The mountains are not continuous but rather form a series of ranges, interspersed with plateaus, basins and gorges. The most prominent is the High Atlas, which contains the highest peak in North Africa, Toubkal. Its stunning summit rises 4,167 metres providing some exciting and challenging walking, as well as fantastic views. The High Atlas has a scattering of traditional Berber villages decorating the hillside. The life of the Berber people in this area has changed little over the centuries.

Shepherds still lead their flocks on the mountainside, women still gather at the village wells and mule trails still carry walnuts to the weekly souks. The Berbers are a friendly, independent people who are proud of their origins. Known for their hospitality, you should enjoy the company of your guide, cook and muleteers. Morocco Morocco has a population of over 33 million and has a coastline both with the Atlantic and the Mediterranean sea. It has borders with Algeria to the East and Mauritania to the south. The area of present-day Morocco has been inhabited for at least the last 10,000 years as attested by remains from the Caspian culture, a period when North Africa was less arid than it is today. Many theorists believe the Amazigh people, commonly referred to as Berbers probably arrived at roughly the same time as the inception of agriculture in the region. About three-quarters of all present-day Moroccans are of Berber descent, Approximately 12 million (40% of the population), mostly in rural areas speak Berber – which exists in Morocco in three different dialects– either as a first language or bilingually with the spoken Arabic dialect.

Morocco is an ethnically diverse country with a rich culture and civilization. Through Moroccan history, Morocco hosted many people coming from the East (Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Jews and Arabs), South (Sub-Saharan Africans) and North (Romans, Vandals, Andalusians). All those civilizations have had an impact on the social structure of Morocco. It conceived various forms of beliefs, from paganism, Judaism, and Christianity to Islam. Morocco's capital city is Rabat and its largest city is its main port, Casablanca. Morocco is known for its wildlife. Birds represent the most important fauna which include a total of 454 species, of which 156 are rare. Moroccan cuisine has long been considered as one of the most diverse cuisines in the world. This is a result of the centuries-long interaction of Morocco with the outside world. The cuisine of Morocco is a mix of Berber, Spanish, Corsican, Portuguese, Moorish, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and African cuisines. Spices are used extensively in Moroccan food.

While spices have been imported to Morocco for thousands of years, many ingredients, like saffron from Tiliouine, mint and olives from Meknes, and oranges and lemons from Fez, are home-grown. Chicken is the most widely eaten meat in Morocco. The most commonly eaten red meat in Morocco is beef. Couscous is the most famous Moroccan dish along with pastilla, tajine and harira. The most popular drink is green tea with mint. Marrakesh or Marrakech is known as the "Red City", and has a population of about 1 million. It is the capital of the mid-southwestern region lying close to the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. Marrakesh city has the largest traditional market (souk) in Morocco and also has one of the busiest squares in Africa and the world, Djemaa el Fna. The square bustles with acrobats, story-tellers, water sellers, dancers, and musicians. By night, the square turns into food stalls, becoming a huge open-air restaurant. Like many North African and Middle Eastern cities, Marrakesh comprises both an old fortified city and an adjacent modern city (called Gueliz).

It is served by Ménara International Airport (RAK is the code for the airport) and a rail link to Casablanca and the north. The Mountains of Morocco The Atlas Mountains run down the backbone of the country, from the south west to the north east. Most of the south east portion of the country is in the Sahara Desert and as such is generally sparsely populated and unproductive economically. Most of the population lives to the north of these mountains, while to the south is the desert. To the south, lies the Western Sahara, a former Spanish colony that was annexed by Morocco in 1975 The Atlas Mountains extends for about 2,400 km (1,500 miles) through Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. The highest peak is Jbel Toubkal with an elevation of 4,167 metres (13,671 ft) in southwestern Morocco. The second highest mountain is the M’Goun rising to 4,071 metres (13,356 ft). The mountains are divided into 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. High Atlas The High Atlas in central Morocco rises in the west at the Atlantic coast and stretches in an eastern direction to the Moroccan-Algerian border for about 700km. At the Atlantic and to the southwest the range drops abruptly and makes an impressive transition to the coast and the Anti-Atlas range. To the north, in the direction of Marrakesh, the range descends less abruptly. The High Atlas is a succession of peaks among which ten reach above 4,000 metres (13,000 ft) On the heights of Ourazazate the massif is cut through by the Draa Valley which opens southward. In this chaos of rocks the contrasts are astonishing: water runs in some places, forming clear basins. It is mainly inhabited by Berber people, who live in small villages and cultivate the high plains of Ourika Valley. Toubkal National Park lies in the High Atlas mountain range, 70 kilometres from Marrakech. Established in 1942, it covers an area of 380 km2.

At its heart lies Jbel Toubkal, the highest point in North Africa at 4167m. The ascent of the mountain proper starts from the Nelter shelter at 3207m. From there, a path crosses the stream, climbs a steep slope to the east and enters a valley, before climbing another steep slope to reach the col Tizi'n'Toubkal at 3,940m. At the col the route turns northwards to the summit ridge of Jbel Toubkal. The 4,167m summit provides great views that take in most of the Atlas and Anti-Atlas Mountains. Atlas Mountains : Wikis (The Full Wiki) The Full Wiki Note: Many of our articles have direct quotes from sources you can cite, within the Wikipedia article! This article doesn't yet, but we're working on it! See more info or our list of citable articles . Related top topics Top rankings for Atlas Mountains 51st Top mountain ranges Did you know ... despite being a widely-used garden plant on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean , Salvia interrupta can only be found in nature in the Atlas Mountains in the African country of Morocco ? For other uses, see Mount Atlas .

Atlas Mountains Jbel Toubkal in Toubkal National Park in the High Atlas Countries Precambrian Location of the Atlas Mountains (colored red) across North Africa The Atlas Mountains ( Arabic : جبال الأطلس‎) are a mountain range across a northern stretch of Africa extending about 2,500 km (1,500 miles) through Morocco , Algeria , and Tunisia . The highest peak is Jbel Toubkal , with an elevation of 4,167 metres (13,671 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 Atlas mountain Badger, 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 . Contents Geology Map showing the location of the Atlas Mountains across North Africa 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. The first tectonic deformation phase involves only the Anti-Atlas , which was formed in the Paleozoic Era (~300 million years ago) as the result of continental collisions .

North America , Europe and Africa were connected millions of years ago. The tectonic boundary. The Anti-Atlas mountains are believed to have originally been formed as part of Alleghenian orogeny . These mountains were formed when Africa and America collided, and were once a chain rivaling today's Himalayas . Today, the remains of this chain can be seen in the Fall line in the eastern United States . Some remnants can also be found in the later formed Appalachians in North America. A second phase took place during the Mesozoic Era (before ~65 My) and consisted of a widespread extension of the Earth's crust that rifted and separated the continents mentioned above. This extension was responsible for the formation of many thick intracontinental sedimentary basins including the present Atlas. Most of the rocks forming the surface of the present High Atlas were deposited under the ocean at that time. Finally, in the Tertiary Era (~65 million to ~1.8 million years ago), the mountain chains that today comprise the Atlas were uplifted as the land masses of Europe and Africa collided at the southern end of the Iberian peninsula .

Such convergent tectonic boundaries occur where two plates slide towards each other forming a subduction zone (if one plate moves underneath the other) and/or a continental collision (when the two plates contain continental crust ). In the case of the Africa-Europe collision, it is clear that tectonic convergence is partially responsible for the formation of the High Atlas , as well as for the closure of the Strait of Gibraltar and the formation of the Alps and the Pyrenees . However, there is a lack of evidence for the nature of the subduction in the Atlas region, or for the thickening of the Earth's crust generally associated with continental collisions. In fact, one of the most striking features of the Atlas to geologists is the relative small amount of crustal thickening and tectonic shortening despite the important altitude of the mountain range. Recent studies suggest that deep processes rooted in the Earth's mantle may have contributed to the uplift of the High and Middle Atlas. [1] [2] Natural resources Subranges of the Atlas Mountains High Atlas. The range can be divided into three general regions from west to east: Middle Atlas, High Atlas, and Anti-Atlas (Morocco).

Main article: Middle Atlas The Middle Atlas is a portion of the Atlas mountain range lying completely in Morocco. The Middle Atlas is the westernmost of three Atlas Mountains chains that define a large, plateaued basin extending eastward into Algeria . South of the Middle Atlas and separated by the Moulouya and Oum Er-Rbia rivers, the High Atlas stretches for 700 kilometres (430 mi) with a succession of peaks among which ten reach above 4,000 metres (13,000 ft). North of the Middle Atlas and separated by the Sebou River , the Rif mountains are an extension of the Baetic Cordillera (Baetic mountains, which include the Sierra Nevada ) in the south of Spain. High Atlas Main article: High Atlas The High Atlas in central Morocco rises in the west at the Atlantic coast and stretches in an eastern direction to the Moroccan-Algerian border. At the Atlantic and to the southwest the range drops abruptly and makes an impressive transition to the coast and the Anti-Atlas range. To the north, in the direction of Marrakech , the range descends less abruptly.

On the heights of Ouarzazate the massif is cut through by the Draa valley which opens southward. In this chaos of rocks the contrasts are astonishing: water runs in some places, forming clear basins. It is mainly inhabited by Berber people, who live in small villages and cultivate the high plains of Ourika Valley . Panoramic picture of the artificial lake of Lalla Takerkoust near Barrage Cavagnac, with the hydroelectric dam (extreme right) Near Barrage Cavagnac, there is a hydroelectric dam that has created the artificial lake Lalla Takerkoust. The lake serves also as a source for fish for the local fishermen. The largest villages and towns of the area are Tahanaoute, Amizmiz , Asni , Tin Mal , Ijoukak, and Oukaïmden. Anti-Atlas ranges Main article: Anti-Atlas The Anti-Atlas extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the southwest of Morocco toward the northeast to the heights of Ouarzazate and further east to the city of Tafilalt (altogether a distance of approximately 500 kilometres/310 miles). In the south it borders the Sahara .

The easternmost point of the anti-Atlas is the Djebel Sarhro mountains and its eastern boundary is set by sections of the High Atlas range . Saharan Atlas range Main article: Saharan Atlas The Saharan Atlas of Algeria is the eastern portion of the Atlas mountain range. Not as high as the Grand Atlas they are far more imposing than the Tell Atlas range that runs to the north of them and closer to the coast. The tallest peak in the range is the 2,236 m (7,340 ft) high Djebel Aissa. They mark the northern edge of the Sahara Desert . The mountains see some rainfall and are better suited to agriculture than the plateau region to the north. Today most of the population of the region are Berbers . Tell Atlas range Main article: Tell Atlas Panoramic view of typical Berber village ( Morocco - High Atlas Mountains). The Tell Atlas is a mountain chain over 1,500 kilometres (930 mi) in length, belonging to the Atlas mountain ranges and stretching from Morocco, through Algeria to Tunisia. It parallels the Mediterranean coast.

Together with the Saharan Atlas to the south it forms the northernmost of two more or less parallel ranges which gradually approach one another towards the east, merging in Eastern Algeria. At the western ends at the Middle Atlas range in Morocco. The area immediately to the south of this range is high plateau, with lakes in the wet season and salt flats in the dry. Aurès mountain range Main article: Aurès Mountains The Aurès Mountains of Algeria and Tunisia are the furthest eastern portion of the Atlas mountain range. See also Western High Atlas 2006: Atlas Idioma/Language: English Español Western High Atlas 2006 Climbing the main summits in Western High Atlas during the year 2006: Jbel Toubkal, Timesguida, and Ras N'ouanoukrim (Ouanoukrim) Tips Atlas A large part of Morocco is mountainous. The Atlas Mountains are located mainly in the center and the south of the country. The Rif Mountains are located in the north of the country. Both ranges are mainly inhabited by the Berber people.

Source: Morocco , Wikipedia The Atlas Mountains are a mountain range across a northern stretch of Africa extending about 2,500 km (1,500 miles) through Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. The highest peak is Jbel Toubkal , with an elevation of 4,167 metres (13,671 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.

Question: The highest peaks of the Atlas Mountains, the highest being 4,167 metres (13,671 ft), are in country?
Answer: Morocco