We recently re-visited the Atlas mountains. Living an urban life in Marrakech It is easy to forget the stunning beauty and the wide diversity that these mountains afford and we urge anyone considering a stay in Marrakech to stay an extra day so that they can include a tour of the mountains. There are three different landscapes to the mountains. An arrid, dry dusty almost martian landsacpe, planted land of walnut, apple and cherry trees, and a landscape of lush vegitation.