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Mountain Guide Morocco – Authentic Atlas Adventures

Authentic Atlas Adventures – Local Mountain and Desert Guides in Morocco

Authentic Atlas Adventures is a Moroccan travel agency specializing in private and small-group trekking, hiking and desert adventures in Morocco.

Our goal is to offer travelers a more authentic way to discover Morocco, away from mass tourism and crowded trekking routes. We organize guided adventures in the High Atlas Mountains, the Central High Atlas, the M’Goun region, Aït Bougmez Valley, the Jebel Saghro and the Moroccan Sahara.

Our trips are designed for travelers who want to discover Morocco through its mountains, valleys, villages, landscapes and local communities, while traveling at a human pace.

The agency was founded by experienced Moroccan mountain guides who have spent many years guiding travelers across the Atlas Mountains and the desert.

We believe that a good trekking experience is not only about reaching a summit. It is also about meeting local people, discovering traditional villages, walking through remote landscapes and understanding the culture and environment of the regions we visit.

A licensed Moroccan travel agency

Authentic Atlas Adventures is a Moroccan travel agency based in Azilal, in the Central High Atlas.

Travel agency licence: ODV-37092
Civil liability insurance: 1405.5203.501932

We work with a small team of experienced local guides, muleteers, cooks and local hosts. Depending on the itinerary, we use traditional guesthouses, mountain shelters, tents and local accommodation.

Our approach is based on small groups, local expertise and responsible travel.


Mohamed Kherouach – Co-Founder and Mountain & Desert Guide

A certified Moroccan mountain guide

Mohamed Kherouach is the co-founder of Authentic Atlas Adventures and a certified Moroccan mountain and desert guide.

He has been working as a professional mountain guide since 2007, guiding travelers through some of Morocco’s most beautiful and remote mountain regions.

Mohamed is particularly experienced in the Central High Atlas, including the M’Goun massif, Aït Bougmez Valley, Aït Boulli Valley, Tassaout Valley and the surrounding mountain villages.

He also guides trekking and desert journeys in southern Morocco, including the Jebel Saghro and the Sahara around M’Hamid.

His experience comes from many years of working directly in the mountains and traveling with local communities, muleteers and mountain teams.

Professional mountain guide training

Mohamed received professional training as a mountain guide through the Centre de Formation aux Métiers de la Montagne (CFAMM) in Morocco.

His training and professional experience allow him to guide travelers safely through mountain environments while adapting each trek to the group’s level, the weather conditions and the terrain.

He speaks Arabic, French and English, allowing him to work with travelers from different countries.


Discover Morocco With Experienced Local Guides

Whether you are looking for a challenging M’Goun summit trek, a quieter walk through Aït Bougmez Valley, a multi-day High Atlas trekking adventure, a Jebel Saghro trek or a walking journey through the Moroccan Sahara, we can design a trip adapted to your experience, interests and travel dates.

With Authentic Atlas Adventures, you travel with local professionals who know the mountains, villages and desert from direct experience.

Mohamed Kherouach
Co-Founder – Authentic Atlas Adventures
Certified Mountain & Desert Guide in Morocco

Travel agency licence: ODV-37092
Civil liability insurance: 1405.5203.501932

Mountain and Desert Trekking in Morocco

Authentic Atlas Adventures combines mountain trekking with desert journeys in different regions of Morocco.

High Atlas Mountains

We organize trekking routes through the Central and High Atlas, including:

Moroccan Sahara

We also organize walking tours in the Sahara, particularly around M’Hamid and the southern Moroccan desert, with local camel handlers, muleteers and desert teams when required.

Our desert treks focus on walking, landscapes, nomadic areas, dunes and local life rather than mass tourism.