Head out from Marrakech in the morning on an excursion that takes you to 5 different valleys and the High Atlas Mountains. Travel to Berber villages, stopping for lunch with a local family, hike to waterfalls and take in stunning mountain landscapes.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 8 hours
- Starting time 8:00 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Arabic, French
- Pickup included
- Pickup is available from your hotel or Riad located in Marrakech. If you are staying inside the Medina (Old Town), your pickup location will be at the closest point with vehicle access.
Experience
Highlights
- Hike to the waterfalls in the Ourika Valley
- Visit Berber women extracting the unique Argan oil
- Enjoy a traditional lunch in the home of a Berber family
Full description
Enjoy a full-day trip from Marrakech to the most beautiful valleys of the High Atlas Mountains region in the company of an experienced guide.
First, on your way to Ourika valley, you will enjoy the stunning sceneries. Take a 90-minute hike to see waterfalls and some spectacular vistas. Along the way, you’ll see Berber women extracting the unique Argan oil.
Continue on to the second valley, Oukaimden, and take a secluded mountain road up to 1,800 meters above sea level. You’ll pass through many traditional Berber villages built from adobe and stones, and see the daily life of local Berber people.
When you arrive at Ait Fares, the third valley, you’ll be served a delicious full lunch. Enjoy a typical meal of soup, salad, Berber tajine, couscous, dessert, mint tea and mineral water in a local home surrounded by breathtaking scenery.
After that, you’ll visit the fourth valley, Asni, best known for its fruit trees, where you can enjoy the views of the snowy summits of the High Atlas Mountains.
The tour concludes with a drive back to Marrakech via the fifth valley of Tahanaout, arriving back in Marrakech at approximately 5:00 PM, and a drop-off at your accommodation.
Includes
- Hotel/riad pick-up and drop off
- Transportation by comfortable air-conditioned minivan or 4WD vehicle
- Driver/guide
- Small-group tour (limited to 8 people)
- Walking tour
- Professional mountain hiking guide
- Typical lunch at local Berber family home
- All entrance fees
- Local taxes
- Fuel
- Weekly market visit (on certain days)
- Gratuities for your driver (optional)
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All required protective equipment is provided
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
- Pets
Know before you go
- You can visit the weekly souk (Berber market) in Tahnaout on Tuesdays
- You can visit the weekly souk (Berber market) in Asni on Saturdays
- You will receive confirmation at the time of booking
- The tour is conducted by a multi-lingual guide
- There are vegetarian, vegan, and gluten options available
- Infant seats are available
