Morocco · Village Tours

Children of the Atlas : Walk through Imlil’s Berber Land | Private & Luxury

8 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Marrakesh. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private full-day escape from Marrakech to the Atlas foothills
  • 02 Visit Berber villages and the Ourika Valley landscape
  • 03 Stop at a local argan oil cooperative
  • 04 Explore the Berber souk of Tnin Ourika
  • 05 Reach Setti Fatma by the river in the High Atlas
  • 06 Option to relax at a riverside café or hire a local hiking guide
  • 07 Includes lunch, tea or coffee, and private transport
  • 08 One mule included for each guest

Discover a different side of Marrakech on this private full-day journey into the Atlas foothills, where Berber villages, mountain scenery, and a slower pace of life await. Travel out through the plains and into the valley to experience local traditions, riverside landscapes, and the charm of village life.

Along the way, enjoy stops that may include an argan oil cooperative, the lively Berber souk of Tnin Ourika, and the village of Setti Fatma. Depending on your pace, you can relax by the river, take in views of the High Atlas Mountains, or set out on foot with a local hiking guide available for hire. The experience also includes private transport, tea or coffee, lunch, and one mule per person.

For those who would like to explore the Valley on foot, local hiking guides are available for hire to walk you to some stunning cascades and back.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Marrakech
Languages Arabic, English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Berber Villages Visit

Your full day excursion to Ourika Valley will start at 09h00 AM with a drive across the Houz Plains, and stop at local ladies Argan oil cooperative to see how this liquid gold is extracted and some cosmetic fine products are made.
From here, we will continue to Tnin Ourika, one of the largest Berber Souks in the area, where all the Villagers from the Ourika Valley come once a week to trade & buy their goods.
From here, we will follow Ourika river driving next to the stream up to the Berber village of Setti Fatma, where most of the locals in Marrakech escape to summer heat and spend a day under the shades of the walnut trees.
For those who would like to explore the Valley on foot, local hiking guides are available for hire to walk you to some stunning cascades and back. If you fancy a lazy day, relax at one of the cafés on the riverbank and enjoy the rest of the day listening to the sound of the stream with the High Atlas Mountains as a backdrop.
Local cafés are available for a light lunch and can accommodate all budgets.
Drive back to Marrakech late in the afternoon where your day trip to Ourika Valley will end with a drop off at your hotel or Jamaa Elfna Square. 

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Marrakesh. 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private transportation
  • 1 Mule For each
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Lunch

What's Not Included

  • Breakfast
  • Bottled water
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Soda/Pop

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Marrakesh.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Marrakesh.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Marrakesh..

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