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1-Day Atlas Mountains Valley Tour from Marrakesh with Camel Ride

1 Day Round trip from Marrakesh Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the uniquely stunning valleys of the Atlas Mountains from Marrakesh
  • 02 Walk through Berber villages and the green walnut fields of Ait Mizane Valley
  • 03 Enjoy a traditional Moroccan lunch at a Berber family guesthouse in Ait Souka
  • 04 Take in views of Mount Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa
  • 05 Top off the day with a 30-minute camel ride in Asni or Ourika

Get away from the hustle of Marrakesh as you explore some of the most uniquely stunning valleys of the Atlas Mountains. Learn about the local culture while walking through Berber villages and the green walnut fields of the valleys. Indulge your taste buds with a traditional Moroccan meal at a family-run guesthouse, and top off the day trip with a camel ride.

Get away from the hustle of Marrakesh as you explore some of the most uniquely stunning valleys of the Atlas Mountains.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Marrakech, Toubkal, Imlil, Azrou
Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Atlas Mountains Valleys, Berber Villages and Camel Ride

  • Meet the driver at 9:00 am at your hotel/riad in Marrakech or at your preferred pick-up point.

  • Start your day trip to the Atlas Mountains and, after about 40 minutes on the road, stop to take pictures of the old Berber village of Azrou.

  • Visit an Argan oil cooperative run by women for a cup of mint tea with local bread, Argan oil, and peanut butter.

  • Continue through the Moulay Brahim gorges and Asni Valley.

  • Reach Imlil, meet your local guide, and begin a walk of about 2 hours to discover the Ait Mizane Valley.

  • Hike past the area's main waterfall and the Berber villages of Imlil, such as Targa Imoula, Achayn, and Ait Souka.

  • Stop at Armed and enjoy the views of the highest peak in North Africa, Toubkal at 4167 m, as well as ancient irrigated terraced fields of barley, corn, and vegetables surrounded by cherry and walnut trees.

  • Learn about Berber culture and heritage as you walk.

  • Arrive at Ait Souka village to enjoy a traditional Moroccan lunch - Moroccan salad and chicken, beef, lamb, or vegetarian tagine, followed by a seasonal dessert - at a Berber family guesthouse.

  • Drive to Asni or Ourika, where you will have the opportunity to experience a 30-minute camel ride.

  • Return to Marrakech and finish your trip at approximately 5:00 pm.

Atlas Mountains, Ait Mizane Valley, Ait Souka village, Toubkal

Where this trip takes you

Atlas Mountains, Ait Mizane Valley, Ait Souka village, Toubkal

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Marrakesh 4 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

  • Comfortable air-conditioned car

  • Guided walk in the valley

  • Camel ride

  • Local friendly guide

  • Lunch

  • Tea

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses

What to bring

  • Warm clothes in winter

  • Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

  • The tour suits all fitness levels and ages.

  • The walking duration is flexible.

  • It is possible to hire a mule instead of walking.

  • A vegetarian option is available.

  • Bring warm clothes in winter and comfortable shoes.

  • The visit to the Argan oil cooperative is optional.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Marrakech, Morocco
Tour start
Marrakesh, Morocco
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Marrakesh.

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