Morocco · Village Tours

8-Hour Atlas Mountains and Imlil Tour from Marrakech with Berber Meal

8 Hours Round trip from Marrakesh Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Enjoy a camel ride in Ourika Valley
  • 02 Discover the authentic life and culture of the Berber people
  • 03 Explore the famous village of Imlil in the High Atlas
  • 04 Share a traditional Berber meal at the guide's family house
  • 05 Take in views of Mount Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa

Escape the hustle and bustle of the Red City, Marrakech, for the magnificent High Atlas Mountains and the famous village of Imlil. This tour is designed to give you an incredible experience filled with traditional Berber culture, unforgettable views, and a glimpse into authentic mountain life. Along the way, enjoy a camel ride in Ourika Valley, visit Berber villages, and share a traditional meal in the guide's family home.

Head toward Tagadert village, where you will have lunch at the guide's family house and enjoy a Berber meal made by the guide's mother.

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 Not applicable
Cities Marrakech, Toubkal, Imlil, Atlas Mountains
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Atlas Mountains and Imlil Day Trip from Marrakech

  • Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location and begin your journey from Marrakech to the majestic Atlas Mountains.

  • Enjoy your first experience with a camel ride along the road in Ourika Valley.

  • Continue toward the Atlas area, famous for its waterfalls. This lush valley's waterfalls are a lovely counterpoint to the surrounding landscape, and your guide will help you fully explore the village and waterfalls while you enjoy a drink in front of them.

  • Stop at an Argan Oil Co-operative run by Berber women for breakfast.

  • Learn how they turn the Argan nut into many different Argan oil-based products.

  • Continue through Asni Valley near the ski resort, and take a secluded mountain road at 1800 meters above sea level to reach Imlil village.

  • Pass through traditional Berber villages built from adobe and stone.

  • Discover the authentic life and culture of the Berber people.

  • Head toward Tagadert village, where you will have lunch at the guide's family house and enjoy a Berber meal made by the guide's mother.

  • Explore the famous fruit trees, including apples, walnuts, almonds, and peaches.

  • Have your camera ready to take pictures of Mount Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa at more than 4000 m, from the traditional terraces.

  • After lunch at the traditional home, continue discovering the Berber area.

  • Return to your accommodation in Marrakech at around 17:30.

Ourika Valley camel ride, Imlil village terraces, Mount Toubkal views

Where this trip takes you

Ourika Valley camel ride, Imlil village terraces, Mount Toubkal views

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Marrakesh 4 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Traditional Berber meal: couscous, tajine, salad, bread, and fruits.

  • Berber mint tea/orange

  • Bottled water

  • Camel ride in nature

  • 4WD/minivan from and back to Marrakech

  • English-speaking Marrakech tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Tips

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 8 hours finish where they began, in Marrakesh.

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