Day Trip To 3 Valleys And Atlas Mountains From Marrakech
Availability
Every Day
Price
On Demand
Duration
1 day
Min Travelers
1+
Overview
Visit the Atlas Mountains on this full-day trip from Marrakesh to the Ourika Valley, Oukaimeden Valley, and Asni Valley, which are unique places that will captivate you forever, it’s also a good option to escape the bustle and the summer heat of Marrakech. Follows the winding roads leading to remote Berber villages. Although Berber culture may seem closed to foreigners, this excursion to the Atlas mountains and valleys offers the opportunity to meet locals in the communities where they live and work, it offers also the opportunity to visit a weekly Berber market where the local people meet once a week, learn about their culture and lifestyle. You can also enjoy a guided visit to the seven waterfalls in Ourika Valley.
Highlights
- Discover the 3 valleys of Asni, Oukaimeden, and Ourika.
- Marvel the stunning views of Lalla Takrkoust Lake, the Kik plateau & Berber villages.
- Explore the lifestyle of the inhabitants of the Atlas Mountains.
- Enjoy a guided hike and walk in Ourika waterfalls.
- Visit a Berber family and to a weekly Berber market (Monday, Tuesday, and Friday).
- Have a traditional lunch by the river or with the Berber family.
- Admire the snow-capped peaks of the highest mountains of the Atlas (in winter).
- You can stop everywhere to take memorable photos.
- This 3 Valleys and Atlas Mountains day trip starts and ends in Marrakech.
Included/Excluded
- Pickup & drop-off service
- Transport by a modern vehicle
- English or French-speaking driver
- Tea in a Berber family house
- Fuel & bottled water
- Tips & gratuities
- Lunch & soft drinks
- Any private expenses
Itinerary
This excursion starts with a pickup from your accommodation at 9 AM by an air-conditioner and comfortable vehicle to drive you for an amazing journey to scout valleys, Berber villages, and the High Atlas Mountains. On your way, you stop for a while to take some memorable photos and enjoy panoramic views of Lake Lalla Takerkoust, the one that supplies this arid region of Morocco with water. Then, you take the road to the village of Aguergour, where you will have a fresh mint tea in the Berber family house, and see how we make Moroccan tea like a ceremony. Next, we continue to the Kik Plateau where you will learn more about the customs of nomadic people. We will reach the village of Asni where you stroll in the weekly Berber market if you’re visiting on Tuesday, then continue through the valley of Sidi fares and pass by the ski station of Oukaimden to reach the Ourika valley in the Atlas Mountains with breathtaking views and take the opportunity to take a camel ride (optional). After a camel ride, you will be driven to the end of the Valley, where you will stop to meet your local mountain guide, who will take you on a walking and hiking tour of the 7 waterfalls in Setti Fadma Mountains. After the hike, you will enjoy a traditional lunch in a local restaurant by the river or at a Berber family house. After that we take the road back to Marrakech, this excursion ends with drop-off at your accommodation in town approximately at 05:00 PM.
Location
Know Before You Go
- Pick-up & drop-off at any accommodation in Marrakech.
- Transport by a modern, comfortable & an air-conditioned vehicle.
- This day trip can be customized according to your needs, budget, timing, and preferences, just Write Us what you are looking for.
- The price of this excursion depends on the number of travelers in the group.
- You’d better bring comfortable shoes, sunscreen, a sun hat, sunglasses and a camera.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the day trip starts.
- Live tour professional guide & driver: English & French.
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
- Duration: 8 Hours (it includes transfers & day trip program).
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Infant seats are available on request if advised at the time of booking.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved.
- Comfortable & non-slip walking shoes are recommended.
- Visit the Frequently Asked Questions page to learn more about our policies.
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Destination
Availability
Every Day
Duration
1 day
Price
On Demand
Max Travelers
50
Min Age
12+
5
This day trip to 3 Valleys and Atlas Mountains was unforgettable journey in Morocco i do recommend it to every body, i really enjoyed every thing included in the trip program thanks to whitecamelmorocco.com guides and drivers.