Anti-Atlas mountains landscape and mosque near Tafraout, Morocco. (Credits: Getty Images)
If you’re seeking adventure in 2025, then we might have the perfect travel destination for you, as it’s a spot people rarely venture out to.
We’re talking about the Anti-Atlas mountain region in Morocco, which is often missed by visitors who prefer to flock to tourist spots like Marrakech, the Sahara Desert, and the bigger Higher Atlas Mountains.
The area has just been named as one of the top 10 ‘Not Hot’ destinations for 2025, and while that might sound like a bad thing, it’s anything but.
As Intrepid Travel explains, the list is composed of lesser-known places they want to shine a spotlight on for next year. As well as Anti-Atlas, there’s also Cape York in Australia, Adirondacks in New York, Maldonado in Uruguay, and Disko Island in Greenland.
The Anti-Atlas mountains are Morocco’s mouth southerly mountain range, which border the Sahara. Expect a dramatic and spectacular lunar-like landscape, with red granite rock formations with pretty red and pink hues.
You’ll find small towns and villages nestled in the valleys of the mountain, with the main one, in the central part of the mountains, being Tafraoute. This town is often referred to as ‘Morocco’s Berber heartland’ and leaves ‘the most profound impression’, according to travel blogger Tuljak.
Here’s everything you need to know about the region…
You could stay in Taroudant or Tafraoute when visiting the Anti-Atlas Mountains. (Picture: METRO.CO.UK)
How to get to Anti-Atlas Mountains
The mountains are certainly off the beaten path, so it will take a bit of time to get there. You’ll want to fly to either Agadir or Marrakech (Agadir is much closer). And then either look at public transport to a nearby town, or possibly hire a car to travel yourself.
Flights with Wizz Air from London Gatwick to Agadir take four hours, and prices start from £35. EasyJet also offer flights from London Luton Airport for £49.
Non-stop flights from Manchester are a little more expensive, starting from £86, while those in Birmingham can book cheap flights with Ryanair.
There’s going to be a lot of driving to get to where you’re going, so you could break up the travel by staying in a few different places during your trip.
Some travel companies recommend transferring from Agadir to Taroudant, which takes 50 minutes, and is a popular spot for exploring the High Atlas and Anti-Atlas mountains. The latter are just under two hours away by car.
Alternatively, you could opt to go from Adgadir to Tafroute (also spelled Tafrout). It’s a good three hours south of Agadir, with lots of winding roads and dirt paths to drive down, but those who’ve been claim it’s worth the effort to get there as you’ll be right in the midst of the mountains, surrounded by unique and incredibly picturesque rock formations.
Panoramic view Taroudant’s tower, one of the historical cities in morocco (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto)
The small town of Tafroute in Morocco, North Africa. (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto)
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Source:: Metro
