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Haut Atlas Oriental National Park

National Park

Protected area in Morocco's eastern High Atlas mountains with rugged peaks and valleys; visitors seek mountain hiking, Berber villages and highland scenery.

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Haut Atlas Oriental National Park essentials

Address: Haut Atlas Oriental National Park, Béni Mellal‑Khénifra, Morocco
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When to Go

Best Time to Visit Haut Atlas Oriental National Park

Spring and autumn offer the best balance of temperature and trail conditions for visiting mountainous areas.

Spring
March-May · 10-22°C
Blooming valleys and comfortable temperatures for trekking.
Autumn
September-November · 12-24°C
Stable weather and fading tourist season; clear skies are common.

Weather & Climate near Haut Atlas Oriental National Park

Climate

Haut Atlas Oriental National Park's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 29°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 56 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
-13°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable -5° - 5° -3° 29 mm some cloud 58% 2.8 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.1h
February Acceptable -4° - 7° -2° 30 mm some cloud 59% 3.5 m/s 0.9 moderate 10.9h
March Good -2° - 11° 2° 36 mm some cloud 56% 3.0 m/s 1.4 high 11.9h
April Good 2° - 15° 7° 36 mm some cloud 54% 2.7 m/s 1.9 very high 12.9h
May Very Good 5° - 18° 12° 29 mm some cloud 49% 2.5 m/s 2.2 extreme 13.7h
June Ideal 9° - 24° 17° 16 mm mostly sunny 40% 2.6 m/s 2.6 extreme 14.1h
July Ideal 13° - 29° 21° 7 mm mostly sunny 29% 2.4 m/s 2.6 extreme 13.9h
August Ideal 13° - 28° 20° 13 mm mostly sunny 34% 2.6 m/s 2.3 extreme 13.2h
September Excellent 9° - 23° 16° 24 mm mostly sunny 45% 2.8 m/s 1.8 very high 12.2h
October Very Good 4° - 16° 10° 38 mm some cloud 54% 2.9 m/s 1.3 high 11.2h
November Good -1° - 10° 2° 39 mm some cloud 61% 2.8 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.4h
December Acceptable -4° - 6° -2° 26 mm some cloud 61% 2.8 m/s 0.6 moderate 9.9h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Haut Atlas Oriental National Park

Access depends on which entry point is chosen; nearest regional centers include Béni Mellal and Azilal. Travel by car on national roads toward mountain villages and use local guides for inland treks and high passes.

Tips for Visiting Haut Atlas Oriental National Park

  • Hire a local guide if planning to trek longer mountain routes - maps can be sparse and terrain is varied.
  • Acclimatize slowly and respect altitude; parts of the Haut Atlas Oriental reach high elevations.
  • Visit in late spring for alpine flower displays; summers can be hot at lower elevations but cool in the high valleys.