Haut Atlas Oriental National Park
National Park Mountain national park in the eastern High Atlas
Protected area in Morocco’s eastern High Atlas mountains with rugged peaks and valleys; visitors seek mountain hiking, Berber villages and highland scenery.
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.
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.
Weather & Climate near Haut Atlas Oriental National Park #
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.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of -5°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 5°C. Light rainfall.
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June
June is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 9°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 7 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 9°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -1°C. The wettest month with 39 mm of rain.
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December
December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall.
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