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8-Hour Atlas Mountains Tour from Marrakesh with Berber Lunch

8 Hours Round trip from Marrakesh Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private Atlas Mountain tour from Marrakesh
  • 02 Enjoy a camel ride along the road of Ourika Valley
  • 03 Visit an Argan Oil Cooperative run by Moroccan women's cooperatives
  • 04 Relish the scenic views of Asni Valley
  • 05 Have a traditional Berber meal

Escape the hustle and bustle of the Red City and discover the Moroccan Atlas Mountains on a private day trip. Learn about the mountain lifestyle, enjoy a camel ride along the road of Ourika Valley, visit the popular waterfalls near Imlil, interact with Berber locals, and savor a traditional lunch. Spend a unique day surrounded by bountiful nature and exhilarating landscapes.

Have your camera ready to take pictures of the highest peak in North Africa from the traditional terraces: Mount Toubkal.

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 Arabic, English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Atlas Mountains, Ourika Valley and Berber Villages

  • Meet your local guide and start the tour from Marrakech to the majestic Atlas Mountains.

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

  • Drive toward the Atlas area, famous for its waterfalls. This lush valley's waterfalls are a lovely counterpoint to the surrounding landscape.

  • Explore the village and waterfalls, and enjoy a drink in front of them.

  • Stop at an Argan Oil Cooperative, where the argan oil sold today is produced by Moroccan women's cooperatives that share profits with Berber tribes.

  • Have breakfast and 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 standing 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 enjoy a Berber meal made by the guide's mother.

  • Find out how this area is famous for its fruit trees, including apples, walnuts, almonds, and peaches.

  • Have your camera ready to take pictures of the highest peak in North Africa from the traditional terraces: Mount Toubkal.

  • Finish lunch at the traditional home and continue discovering the Berber area.

  • Conclude your tour with a transfer back to your accommodation in Marrakech around 5:30 PM.

Ourika Valley waterfalls, Imlil village, Mount Toubkal terraces

Where this trip takes you

Ourika Valley waterfalls, Imlil village, Mount Toubkal terraces

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

  • Transfers by 4WD/minivan from and back to Marrakech

What's Not Included

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Any personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Marrakesh, 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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