Eating Well in the High Atlas Mountains
One of the most surprising highlights of trekking in Morocco is the quality and freshness of the food. Every meal on our High Atlas treks is prepared from scratch by our dedicated trek cook, using locally sourced ingredients — often bought fresh the same morning. You will eat well on the mountain: generous portions, vibrant flavours, and plenty of energy to fuel the day ahead.
Meals on trek are dominated by fresh salads, seasonal vegetables, couscous, tagines, and wholesome breads, all served with the ever-present sweet mint tea. If you have a dietary requirement or food allergy, please let us know before your trek and we will plan accordingly.
Breakfast on Trek
Breakfast is served Moroccan-style and is the perfect way to start a day in the mountains. Expect a spread of semi-flat bread, jams, honey, butter, and processed cheese, accompanied by sweet black mint tea or coffee. Fried or boiled eggs are often included to give you a solid protein boost before the morning's walk. It is a simple, satisfying breakfast that fuels you for the trail ahead.
Lunch on the Trail
Lunch is one of the real pleasures of trekking with us. While you walk, our cook and muleteers go on ahead to find a scenic spot and set up a trailside picnic. The result is a generous spread laid out in one of the most beautiful dining rooms you will ever eat in — an open mountain valley, a shaded riverbank, or a panoramic ridge with views stretching to the horizon.
A typical trail lunch includes sweet mint tea, fresh bread, and a generous platter of finely chopped salads — tomato, pepper, and onion — along with olives, sweetcorn, sardines, preserved meats, and seasonal fruit. Local oranges are a favourite. The exact timing depends on the group's pace, but we typically stop for 30–40 minutes to eat, rest, and take in the surroundings.
Dinner on Trek
After a full day on the trail, dinner is something to look forward to. Our cook prepares a proper sit-down meal, typically starting with a warming Moroccan soup and fresh bread. The main course is usually a chicken or vegetable tagine served with couscous, rice, or pasta — slow-cooked with spices and vegetables for rich, satisfying flavour. Dinner ends with seasonal fruit for dessert: fresh oranges, watermelon, or cantaloupe depending on the time of year.
Whether you are eating in a traditional Berber guesthouse, a mountain refuge, or under the stars at a campsite, dinner on trek is always a convivial, memorable affair — the perfect way to end the day and share stories with your guide and fellow travellers.
Snacks & Energy on the Trail
Between meals, it is worth bringing a small personal supply of high-energy snacks — particularly on longer or more demanding days. Energy bars, gels, dried fruits, nuts, and chocolate are all popular choices among our trekkers. These are not provided as standard but can be purchased in Marrakech or Imlil before your trek begins.
Have a dietary requirement, food allergy, or specific preference? Let us know before you book and we will make sure everything is prepared with care.
