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1-Day Atlas Mountains Tour from Marrakech with Berber Villages

1 Day Round trip from Marrakech Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the Ourika, Asni, and Oukaimeden valleys in one day
  • 02 Admire the snowy summits of the High Atlas from 1,800 metres above sea level
  • 03 Discover traditional Berber villages and share mint tea with a local family
  • 04 See the magnificent waterfalls of the Ourika Valley
  • 05 Browse traditional rugs, pottery, and jewellery at a local Berber co-operative

Explore the famous Asni, Ourika, and Oukaimeden valleys on a full-day journey from Marrakech into the Atlas Mountains. Discover traditional Berber villages, admire the snowy summits of the High Atlas, and enjoy views from 1,800 metres above sea level. Visit the magnificent waterfalls of the Ourika Valley and experience the region's authentic culture, with the option to have lunch in a Berber home.

Discover the authentic life of the Berber people by visiting a typical Berber family in their home and enjoying mint tea with them.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Marrakech, Atlas Mountains
Languages Arabic, English, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Marrakech to the Atlas Mountains, Berber Villages and Ourika Valley

  • Relax on a full-day trip from Marrakech to the Atlas Mountains in the company of an experienced English-speaking driver. Enjoy changing landscapes and spectacular views as far as the eye can see. The altitude here is approximately 1.1 miles (1,800 meters) above sea level, and you can admire the snowy summits of the High Atlas Mountains.

  • Continue through the Asni Valley, following a secluded mountain road that passes through traditional Berber villages built from adobe and stone. Discover the authentic life of the Berber people by visiting a typical Berber family in their home and enjoying mint tea with them.

  • Embark on a journey of discovery that continues along a track at 1.2 miles (2,000 meters) above sea level. Drive to the Ourika Valley and experience a unique aromatic garden containing traditional medicinal plants used by the Berbers.

  • Encounter the waterfalls of the valley, enjoy a delicious lunch in the beautiful surroundings of a restaurant close to the river, and take the opportunity to visit a local Berber co-operative. See the traditional rugs, pottery, and jewellery made on site.

  • The tour concludes with a drive back to Marrakech, arriving at approximately 17:00.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Marrakech 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport in a luxury air-conditioned 4WD Land Cruiser with an English-speaking Moroccan driver

  • Gasoline

  • Transport insurance

What's Not Included

  • Lunch

  • Tips and gratuities for the Moroccan driver

  • Items of a personal nature

  • Entrance fees

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Marrakech.

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