The massive chain of the High Atlas Mountains separates Marrakech from the arid plains and semi-Saharan dunes to its south. Rugged peaks rise to over 4,000 m (13,000 ft) and are usually snow- or ice-covered from November to April, although in recent, warmer winters they have often had little more than a dusting. With their myriad of remote and friendly Berber villages tucked high up on the plateau, and the network of mule paths that links them, this region is a walker's haven, particularly in spring (April - May), when the winter snows have melted, daytime temperatures are pleasant, wild flowers abound, and emerald green terraces contrast dramatically with the forbiddingly brown and barren hillsides. Rich in precious and semi-precious stones and crystals, they're also a geologist's delight.

The unruffled world of the mountain Berber tribes is remote and only recently open to visitors but this has helped to keep the people unaffected by western influences. Shepherds still lead their flocks on the mountainside; women still gather at the village wells, mule trains still carry walnuts to the weekly souks and mountain Kasbahs perch on defensive spurs.

The best time frame for a mule trek is from mid-April to mid-October. Berber Tours contracts with other providers to offer mule treks to our clients. Unfortunately, at this time we do not offer custom mule treks. While each trek is essentially the same, clients do have the opportunity to choose what area of the High Atlas Mountains their trek will take place in.

When booking a mule trek, please state which trek you prefer: Mule Trek 1, Mule Trek 2, Mule Trek 3, or Mule Trek 4.

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