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How long can snow remain on peaks in the Moroccan High Atlas?

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Map showing the Atlas Mountains across Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia in North Africa, with color shading to indicate elevation changes. Major mountain ranges, cities, rivers, and physical features such as the High Atlas, Anti-Atlas, Saharan Atlas, and surrounding deserts are labeled. An inset locator map highlights the region's position in northern Africa. — Atlas Mountains The Atlas Mountains.

In the High Atlas range of Morocco, snow can remain on the mountain peaks until the height of summer.1

While the duration of snow cover varies by elevation and exposure, the high altitude of these peaks—many of which exceed 12,000 feet (3,660 meters)—allows for significant snow retention compared to other regions in the Atlas Mountains. This persistent snowpack supports seasonal activities such as skiing, while the summer months are popular for hiking in areas like Mount Toubkal National Park.12