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Full-Day Atlas Mountains Tour from Marrakech with Berber lunch

1 Day Round trip from Marrakesh Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Discover hidden Berber villages nestled in the High Atlas Mountains
02 Travel through Asni and the Toubkal Massif with beautiful mountain scenery
03 Enjoy a traditional lunch with a local Berber family in Sidi Fares
04 Take a guided hike to the waterfalls of Setti Fadma
05 Relax by the river with a refreshing cup of tea in serene surroundings

Explore the High Atlas Mountains on a full-day trip from Marrakech, discovering hidden Berber villages nestled on the hillsides and beautiful mountain landscapes dotted with shepherds and their flocks. Travel through Asni and the Toubkal Massif to Sidi Fares, where you will enjoy a traditional lunch with a local family. Continue to the picturesque Ourika Valley before reaching Setti Fadma for a guided hike to the waterfalls. End the day relaxing by the river with a refreshing cup of tea before returning to Marrakech.

Explore the High Atlas Mountains on a full-day trip from Marrakech, discovering hidden Berber villages nestled on the hillsides and beautiful mountain landscapes dotted with shepherds and their flocks.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Marrakech, Toubkal, Atlas Mountains

Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Marrakech to the High Atlas Mountains and Setti Fadma

Pick up from your accommodation for a wonderful day trip to explore the High Atlas Mountains and discover hidden, typical Berber villages outside Marrakech. Cross the beautiful landscapes of the High Atlas, passing villages on the hillsides and shepherds grazing their flocks on the steep mountain slopes.
Head to the village of Asni, then continue along a valley between the mountains of the Toubkal Massif to reach Sidi Fares for a traditional, delicious lunch with a local family.
Then continue to the Ourika Valley, where you will have the chance to stop for pictures.
After arriving in Setti Fadma village, start an hour-and-a-half guided hike to visit the waterfalls.
Refresh yourself with a cup of tea by the river before heading back to Marrakech in the late afternoon.

Where this trip takes you

High Atlas Mountains, Asni village terraces, Setti Fadma waterfalls

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Marrakesh 3 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transport in a private air-conditioned 4x4 Toyota Prado Tx or modern van, including fuel
Pick-up from and drop-off at your hotel in Marrakech
English-, French-, or Spanish-speaking driver/guide
Lunch in a restaurant with a beautiful mountain view or tagine and couscous in a Berber family house
The opportunity to ask the driver to stop for breaks or visits whenever you wish
Free time to explore sites such as valleys, Berber villages, a saffron farm, and the Andre Heller Anima Garden