Edinburgh man missing in Morocco after hiking mountain trails as urgent search launched by loved ones
An urgent search has been launched to trace a missing Edinburgh man who has vanished after hiking mountain trails in Morocco.
Adam Jordanowski, 54, was reported missing from the city of Chefchaouen on Wednesday, July 30. He has not been seen or heard from since.
His family have launched a desperate search for his whereabouts. Adam, who is a Polish national, travelled from Edinburgh to Malaga in Spain on Friday, July 25, then onto Tangier Med before arriving in Chefchaouen.
He planned to return to Scotland on Sunday, July 31 with a stopover in Barcelona. He checked in for the homebound flight to Edinburgh, however, it is feared Adam likely never left Morocco.
Adam's loved ones say possible sightings of him could be on mountain trails and in cafes in Chefchaouen.
An appeal on social media for his whereabouts reads: "Adam travelled from Edinburgh to Malaga on July 25, then on to Tangier Med and on to Chefchaouen.
"He planned to return on July 31 with a stopover in Barcelona. He even checked in for a flight from Barcelona to Edinburgh (information obtained from UK Borders), but he likely never left Morocco behind.
"Possible locations: mountain trails, cafés in Chefchaouen."
Chefchaouen is a city nestled in the Rif Mountains of northwest Morocco. The area is known for being an excellent location for hiking, with the Rif Mountains surrounding the city offering numerous trails.
While the area is generally considered safe for travel, the region has some areas where caution is advised, particularly regarding hiking.
Travellers are recommended to hike with a local guide, stick to marked trails, and be aware of their surroundings.
Anybody with any information on Adam's whereabouts can contact Police Scotland on 101 and quote incident number 2663 of 03/08/2025.
Alternatively, the Polish Embassy in Rabat can be contacted on +212 661 414 119.
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