Sustainable Tourism in Morocco - Trekking Tours in the Atlas Mountains. 65 kilometers east of the bustling Marrakech, but it could just as easily be on another continent, lies the Ait-Mizane Valley. Nestled among the peaks of the High Atlas, the Idraren Draren (Mountain of Mountains in the local language), this still-sleepy village in the Lil, amidst a picturesque landscape, is the ideal starting point for trekking tours and hikes. Abdul Toudaoui and his companions offer guided trekking tours for small groups and families. Hikes expertly led by local guides, with mules and traditional Moroccan cuisine (lunch al fresco), offer pure relaxation and an active holiday against a backdrop of Arabian Nights magic. The eco-lodge "Kasbah du Toubkal" serves as a base, providing all the necessary amenities for hiking in the surrounding Atlas Mountains. The journey continues over the Tizi-Mzik Pass (2438 meters altitude), past the Tamsoult Waterfalls, to the Azzaden Tracking Lodge, above the village of Ait Aissa. But there are countless idyllic routes to explore. Individualism is highly valued in this region, where, despite potential progress, the ancient customs and knowledge of the Amazigh tradition are preserved. Incidentally, the people here don't particularly like the Western name "Berber." The Romans first called them Berbers – a word derived from the Latin "barbarian." The proud people of the Atlas Mountains prefer the name "Amazigh," which means "the free people." Further information: www.kasbahtoubkal.com/de/trip-packages.html #amazigh #abdul_toudaoui #kasbah #toubkal #azzaden_trekking_lodge #trekking_marokko

Horseback safari – experience wild animals in their natural habitat. For 50 years, Kenya has offered this opportunity on the grounds of the Borana Conservancy, a wildlife conservation organization for riders of all levels. Borana is home to zebras, leopards, rhinos, and impalas – the unique aspect being that the wild animals perceive the riders, without fear, as part of nature. Best time to travel: July to September. Contact: https://www.borana.co.ke/riding-wild

Tassili n'Ajjer National Park in southern Algeria offers a geological wonderland and one of the most important collections of rock art on Earth. Neolithic hunters engraved approximately 15,000 petroglyphs here, depicting giraffes, elephants, rhinoceroses, and more – a testament to the Sahara's turbulent history. The best time to visit is from October to November. Contact: https://www.fancyalgeria.com

Diving with giant whales at Nigaloo Reef, Western Australia, is possible year-round. From July to October, around 40,000 humpback whales can also be seen passing through on their migration. The best time to travel is from March to July. Contact: https://www.australia.com, https://viel-unterwegs.de

Glacier hiking in Laguna San Rafael National Park, Patagonia, on pale blue ice masses, including those of the Exploradores Glacier, is still possible despite climate change. Guided tours support the local population as a form of sustainable tourism. Best time to travel: November to March. Contact: https://www.contactchile.cl

Hiking in the tea gardens of Sri Lanka, along the 320-kilometer Pekoe Trail, following in the footsteps of historical tea planters. Cooking classes are offered in the mountain towns and on some tea plantations – and of course, the finest Ceylon tea is available. Best time to travel is from January to March. Contact: https://www.thepekoetrailsrilanka.com